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J'ai entendu parler

I've heard

Language note: Use this to share information about something you came across, e.g., new anime.

Culture note: Sharing 'j'ai entendu parler' of something is a way to connect with people over common interests.

Context: Reflect on what your friend just shared.

Word-by-Word Breakdown

[zhay]

I (contracted from “je”)

**J’** is the shortened form of **je** before a vowel sound (like *ai*). It means “I.”

J' ai entendu parler de cet anime romantique.

I’ve heard about that romantic anime.

[ay]

have (auxiliary verb)

Present tense of **avoir** used as an auxiliary in the **passé composé**: *j’ai entendu* = “I have heard.”

J' ai entendu parler d’un anime de sport très populaire.

I’ve heard about a very popular sports anime.

entendu

[on-tahn-DOO]

heard

Past participle of **entendre** (“to hear”). In *j’ai entendu*, it means “I heard / I have heard.”

J' ai entendu parler de cet anime d’action hier.

I heard about that action anime yesterday.

parler

[par-LAY]

to talk; to speak

Infinitive of **parler**. In **entendre parler de…**, it means “to hear about…” (literally “to hear talk about”).

J' ai entendu parler de cet anime d’horreur par un ami.

I heard about that horror anime from a friend.

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