This is the 12257th most frequent French word.
écoutez
Listen.
The word 'écoutez' is used as an imperative verb form, directing someone to perform the action of listening attentively.
Écoutez attentivement avant de répondre.
Listen attentively before replying.
The word 'écoutez' is used here as a quoted imperative form to explain its meaning.
Quand je dis 'écoutez', cela signifie que vous devez prêter attention.
When I say 'écoutez', it means that you need to pay attention.
The word 'écoutent' is in the present tense and refers to the children actively performing the action of listening.