ouïr dire

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French[edit]

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /wiʁ diʁ/
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Verb[edit]

ouïr dire

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

Usage notes[edit]

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  • The verb ouïr is obsolete outside of this phrase.

Derived terms[edit]