grandes oreilles
The English phrase "big ears" is translated into French as grandes oreilles.
Having ears that are larger than average in size.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the feminine plural adjective grandes (big/large) and the feminine plural noun oreilles (ears).
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the phrase is une grande oreille. When grandes oreilles follows a verb and is used as an indefinite plural object, the partitive article des often shortens to de before the adjective.
Did you know?
- While grandes oreilles describes size, the term oreilles is used in the publishing world to describe the folded-back flaps of a hardcover book jacket.
- While grandes oreilles describes size, the phrase être tout ouïe describes someone who is listening with intense attention.
- French distinguishes between hearing and listening, but the phrase prêter l'oreille is used to mean 'to listen closely', literally 'to lend the ear'.
Examples in context
- Ce chien a de grandes oreilles.That dog has big ears.This sentence illustrates how to describe a dog having grandes oreilles.Tatoeba #11953309 by zogwarg, translation #10901774 by CK
- Les lapins ont de grandes oreilles.Rabbits have big ears.This sentence describes rabbits having grandes oreilles.Tatoeba #10747 by sacredceltic, translation #511283 by darinmex
- Pourquoi est-ce que les lapins ont de grandes oreilles ?Why do rabbits have big ears?This sentence asks a question about why rabbits have grandes oreilles.Tatoeba #4220443 by Alexs, translation #4219325 by megamanenm
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Example conversation
Manon and Lucas are looking at a photo of a cartoon character.
- ManonRegarde ce personnage avec de grandes oreilles.Look at this character with big ears.
- LucasOui, il a de très grandes oreilles.Yes, he has very big ears.
- ManonC'est un dessin très amusant.It is a very funny drawing.
- LucasTu as raison, Manon.You are right, Manon.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
