彼の言葉を聞いて

hearing his words

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hearing his words The て-form connects this action to what happens next, often implying “when” or “because.”
JA: 彼の言葉を聞いて、考えが変わった。
EN: Hearing his words, I changed my mind.

彼の言葉を聞いて、わたしは子供のころを思い出した。

Hearing his words reminded me of my childhood.

彼の言葉を聞いて彼女の顔は青ざめた。

Her face turned pale when she heard his words.

彼の言葉を聞いて、将来に不安を感じた。

Hearing what he said made me feel anxious about the future.