oreilles
The French phrase for "ears" is oreilles.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of oreilles is oreille, which means "ear".
Did you know?
- The French word oreiller, meaning 'pillow', actually comes from the same root as oreille because the pillow is what one rests one's ear upon.
- In French slang, the phrase avoir les oreilles qui sifflent means that someone is talking about you behind your back.
- In French theater, the term oreille can refer to the side wings of a stage where actors wait to enter.
Examples in context
- Vois par les oreilles.See with your ears.This sentence is useful for the expression "Vois par les oreilles.".Tatoeba #1089517 by sacredceltic, translation #337349 by qsanta
- Tom est tout oreilles.Tom is all ears.This sentence is useful for the expression "Tom est tout oreilles.".Tatoeba #13625291 by Myrano_, translation #2272907 by CK
- Je suis tout oreilles.I am all ears.This sentence is useful for the expression "Je suis tout oreilles.".Tatoeba #13625295 by Myrano_, translation #273773 by CC
- J'ai mal aux oreilles.I have a pain in the ears.
- 117 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Gabriel and Manon are talking about a noisy room.
- GabrielLe bruit me fait mal aux oreilles.The noise is hurting my ears.
- ManonMoi aussi, c'est beaucoup trop fort.Me too, it is much too loud.
- GabrielOn devrait sortir pour protéger nos oreilles.We should go outside to protect our ears.
- ManonTu as raison, allons-y maintenant.You are right, let's go now.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
