French Phrase
Tu m'entends maintenant ?
Meaning
Literally, "Do you hear me now?" It’s used to check whether the listener can hear the speaker after a technical issue, such as a bad connection or a microphone problem.
When to use
Say this during phone calls, video conferences, or any situation where audio quality has been disrupted and you need to confirm the other person can now hear you.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Tum'entendsmaintenant?
Pronoun elision
The object pronoun "me" becomes "m'" before a vowel or mute h, as in "m'entends".
Present indicative
Use the present tense of "entendre" (entends) to ask about a current ability to hear.
"Tu" vs "Vous"
Use "tu" for informal situations; switch to "vous" for formal or plural contexts.
Adverb placement
"Maintenant" (now) is placed after the verb phrase to emphasize the timing.
🗨In Conversation
Tu m'entends maintenant ?
Can you hear me now?
Oui, je t'entends très bien.
Yes, I hear you perfectly.
✕Common Mistakes
Tu m'entendez maintenant ?
"Entendez" is the 2nd‑person plural/formal form; with "tu" you need the singular "entends".
Tu m'entendez maintenant ?
The object pronoun must agree with the subject; use "m'entends" for "tu".
Tu maintenant m'entends ?
Placing "maintenant" before the verb sounds unnatural; keep it after the verb phrase.
↔Alternatives
Est‑ce que tu m'entends maintenant ?
Do you hear me now?
Tu m'entends bien ?
Do you hear me well?
Vous m'entendez maintenant ?
Can you hear me now? (formal/plural)
Cultural Tip
In French, "tu" signals familiarity. Use it with friends, family, or peers. In a professional or first‑time meeting, switch to "vous" (e.g., "Vous m'entendez maintenant ?") to stay polite. Also, the adverb "maintenant" can be dropped if the context already implies the present moment: "Tu m'entends ?"