listen

écouter

Prêter attention aux sons ou aux paroles de quelqu’un.

En anglais simple : To pay attention to sounds or to what someone says.

• I listen to music every day.
• She listened carefully to my story.
• Can you listen for the baby?

Comment l'utiliser : listen to someone/something (We listened to the radio.); listen for something (Listen for the doorbell.)

Expressions courantes : listen to music, listen carefully, listen for something, listen closely

écouter, obéir

Croire quelqu’un ou suivre ses conseils ou ses instructions.

En anglais simple : To believe someone or follow their advice or instructions.

• Please listen to your mother.
• He never listened to my advice.
• If you had listened, you would be safe.

Comment l'utiliser : listen to someone/something (You should listen to your doctor.)

Synonymes : heed, obey

Contraires : ignore

Expressions courantes : listen to someone, listen to advice

écoute

Un court moment passé à écouter un son, un enregistrement ou une personne qui parle.

En anglais simple : A short time spent paying attention to a sound, recording, or someone speaking.

• Give this song a listen.
• I had a quick listen before buying the album.
• After another listen, I understood the words.

Comment l'utiliser : a listen to something (Have a listen to my new recording.)

Synonymes : play

Expressions courantes : have a listen, give something a listen, a quick listen