ouïr dire

Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word ouïr dire. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word ouïr dire, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say ouïr dire in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word ouïr dire you have here. The definition of the word ouïr dire will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition ofouïr dire, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.

French

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /wiʁ diʁ/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Audio (Paris):(file)

Verb

ouïr dire

  1. (literary) to hear that, to hear it said that
    Synonym: entendre dire

Usage notes

  • Followed by a subordinate clause introduced by que.
  • The verb ouïr is obsolete outside of this phrase.

Derived terms