"Écoutes"

"Écoutes" is a French word meaning "listening" or "hearing." In a broader context, it can refer to the act of paying close attention to sounds or the process of actively listening to someone, demonstrating attentiveness and understanding. It can also describe practices such as audio surveillance or intelligence gathering, where conversations or communications are monitored or recorded, often by authorities for security purposes. Overall, "écoutes" emphasizes the importance of attentive perception—whether of ambient sounds, speech, or signals—to gather information or foster meaningful communication.