ouïr

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See also: ouir

French

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Etymology

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Inherited from Middle French ouyr, from Old French oir, from Latin audīre.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /wiʁ/, /u.iʁ/
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  • Rhymes: -wiʁ

Verb

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ouïr (archaic)

  1. to hear
    Synonym: entendre
  2. to listen
    Synonym: écouter
    Oyez, oyez, braves gens !Hear ye, hear ye, brave people!

Usage notes

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  • This verb is archaic, but is still found in the literary turn of phrase ouïr dire.

Conjugation

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The forms beginning with oi-, oy-, or orr- are archaic.

Derived terms

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Further reading

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