give ear

• Expression littéraire ou archaïque signifiant écouter attentivement ou prêter attention à quelqu'un ou à quelque chose.

An archaic or literary expression meaning to listen carefully or pay attention to someone or something.

1. Listen attentivelyB2formal

   To pay close attention to what someone is saying; to listen carefully.

   prêter l'oreille

   • Give ear to the advice of your elders.
   • The king gave ear to the pleas of his subjects.
   • She gave ear to the speaker's every word.