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Conjugation directory
Entendre is a crucial verb for listening comprehension and expressing auditory perception in French. It appears frequently in the TEF/TCF Canada listening section and everyday dialogues.
Use 'entendre' to describe what you heard in the listening section or to ask for clarification in the speaking section.
Je n'ai pas bien entendu votre question, pouvez-vous répéter ?
I didn't hear your question well, can you repeat?
Do not confuse 'entendre' with 'écouter' (to listen); 'entendre' implies hearing passively, while 'écouter' implies active listening.
Use the table above and the related links below to pin the pattern down before you move on to other verbs.
Start with the present tense, then the passé composé. Those two forms carry most everyday conversation and make the rest of the table easier to recognise.
Entendre typically uses avoir in compound tenses. Check the table above and keep the past participle in view when you move into compound forms.
Use the related links below and then open the interactive conjugator to compare this verb with others you use often.