lobe d'oreille
The English phrase "ear lobe" is translated into French as lobe d'oreille.
For example, you can specify a side by saying le lobe de l'oreille gauche to mean "the left ear lobe".
Meaning: a part of the ear (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase lobe d'oreille is composed of lobe (lobe) and d'oreille (of ear).
Which one should you use?
le lobule de l'oreille is a formal alternative used specifically in medical and scientific contexts.
Did you know?
- While lobe d'oreille refers to the anatomy, the French word for an earring is boucle d'oreille, which literally translates to 'ear buckle'.
- While English uses 'lobe' for the ear and brain, French uses lobe for both but applies it to the lung as well in lobe pulmonaire.
- The word lobe originates from the Ancient Greek word lobós.
Examples in context
- Elle a un piercing au lobe d'oreille.She has a piercing in her ear lobe.
- Elle a un petit lobe d'oreille.She has a small ear lobe.
Example conversation
Gabriel and Manon are talking about getting piercings.
- GabrielOù veux-tu te faire percer, Manon ?Where do you want to get pierced, Manon?
- ManonJuste au lobe d'oreille, c'est moins douloureux.Just on the ear lobe, it is less painful.
- GabrielC'est vrai, c'est l'endroit le plus simple.That's true, it is the simplest spot.
- ManonOui, je préfère commencer par là.Yes, I prefer to start there.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries lobe, CC BY-SA 4.0.
