hearing

• Capacité de percevoir les sons; audience ou séance judiciaire; possibilité d'être entendu.

The faculty or ability to perceive sound through the auditory system; also refers to a formal legal proceeding where evidence and arguments are presented before a judicial authority, or an opportunity for someone to express their views or defend themselves.

1. Auditory perception facultyB1formalmedical

   The physiological and neurological capacity to detect, process, and interpret sound waves through the ears and auditory pathways, enabling recognition of speech, music, environmental noises, and other acoustic stimuli.

   ouïe

   • Regular check-ups help monitor changes in auditory perception as people age.
   • Exposure to loud noises over time can gradually impair one's ability to detect subtle sounds.
   • Children develop the capacity to distinguish phonemes through early auditory experiences.
   • Protective equipment is essential in environments where intense sound levels threaten sensory health.
   • Some animals possess a range of perception far beyond human capabilities.

   Synonymesauditionauditory senseearsense of hearing

   Antonymesdeafness

2. Legal proceedingC1formallegal

   A formal session conducted by a court, tribunal, or legislative body where testimony, evidence, and legal arguments are presented for consideration before a decision is rendered, often involving witnesses, counsel, and procedural rules.

   audience (juridique)

   • The parliamentary committee scheduled a public session to examine the proposed legislation.
   • Witnesses were sworn in before providing testimony during the judicial proceeding.
   • Legal counsel prepared extensive documentation prior to the administrative review.
   • The regulatory agency held multiple sessions to gather input from industry stakeholders.
   • Appeals courts may remand cases for further factual development in lower tribunals.

   Synonymesinquestproceedingsessiontrial

3. Opportunity to be heardB2formalpolitical

   A chance or forum granted to an individual or group to present their perspective, concerns, or defense before a decision-making authority, emphasizing principles of fairness, due process, and participatory dialogue.

   droit d'être entendu

   • Employees were granted a forum to voice concerns about the proposed policy changes.
   • Community members requested a session to discuss the impact of the development project.
   • The review board ensured all applicants received equitable consideration and time to present.
   • Student representatives asked for a meeting to address campus safety issues.
   • International protocols emphasize the right of affected parties to express their views before rulings.

   Synonymesaudienceconsultationearsayvoice

• Verbe signifiant percevoir un son par l'oreille ou recevoir une information.

A verb used to indicate the act of perceiving sound through the ear or receiving information.

verbe irrégulier

1. Perceive soundA1formal

   To perceive or become aware of a sound through the ear.

   percevoir un son

   • I can hear music playing next door.
   • She couldn't hear him over the noise.
   • Can you hear the birds singing?

   Synonymescatchdetectdiscernmake outoverhearperceive

   Antonymesdeafen

2. Receive informationA2formal

   To be informed about something, often through others.

   Apprendre par ouï-dire

   • I heard that you got a promotion.
   • Have you heard the news about the accident?
   • She heard about the party from her friend.

   Synonymesdiscoverfind outgatherlearnunderstand

3. B1formal

   To listen to someone speaking or performing.

   écouter

   • The judge heard the witness's testimony.
   • We heard a great lecture on climate change.
   • I heard him give a speech at the conference.

   Synonymesattendharkheedtake in

Variantes phrasalhear out