French Expression · Advanced
Être à l'écoute
To be attentive / To be a good listener
Pronunciation: ETR ah l'eh-COOT
Meaning
To be receptive and willing to listen to others' concerns or ideas.
Example
Un bon manager doit toujours être à l'écoute de son équipe.
A good manager must always be attentive to their team.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice Être à l'écoute out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a advanced-level French expression.