écoute

l'écoute
A feminine noun is used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la dame, la lune).
feminine noun
a. listening
Les amis d'Annabelle trouvent que sa capacité d'écoute en font une très bonne amie.Annabelle's friends think that her capacity for listening makes her a very good friend.
a. wiretapping
L'écoute des conversations d'Esma a révélé des secrets surprenants.The wiretapping of Esma's conversations revealed surprising secrets.
b. phone tapping
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom.
(United Kingdom)
Le suspect a découvert que l'écoute de sa ligne durait depuis des mois.The suspect found out that the phone tapping on his line had been going on for months.
a. viewing
Le documentaire sera diffusé à une heure de grande écoute.The documentary will be shown at a popular time for viewing.
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