yeux
The English phrase "eyes" is yeux in French.
The word yeux is used to refer to the eyes.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of yeux is œil. Note that yeux is the irregular plural form of œil.
Did you know?
- In French, the word for the 'eye' of a needle is œillet, which is also the word for a 'carnation' flower.
- The word yeux comes from the Latin oculōs, which is the source of the English word 'ocular'.
- To describe someone flirting or trying to win another person over, French speakers use the phrase faire les yeux doux, meaning 'to make sweet eyes'.
Examples in context
- J'aime tes yeux !I like your eyes!This sentence shows how to express liking someone's yeux.Tatoeba #1181978 by sacredceltic, translation #1129796 by ddnktr
- Il roula des yeux.He rolled his eyes.This sentence uses yeux to describe the action of rolling one's eyes.Tatoeba #2021687 by sacredceltic, translation #2021216 by Spamster
- Il évita ses yeux.He averted his eyes.This sentence uses yeux to describe averting one's eyes.Tatoeba #2254166 by sacredceltic, translation #2240410 by Hybrid
- Ses yeux sont bleus.His/Her eyes are blue.
- J'adore tes belles mirettes !I love your beautiful eyes!
- Ses pupilles se sont élargies de surprise.His/Her pupils dilated in surprise.
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Example conversation
Emma and Lucas are looking at a photo in a magazine.
- EmmaRegarde ses yeux sur cette photo.Look at her eyes in this photo.
- LucasIls sont vraiment bleus, ses yeux.Her eyes are really blue.
- EmmaC'est vrai, elle a de beaux yeux.It's true, she has beautiful eyes.
- LucasOui, elle a un regard magnifique.Yes, she has a magnificent gaze.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries yeux, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
