yeux
The English phrase "eyes" is translated into French as yeux.
The word refers to the organs of the body that allow a person or animal to see.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is œil. The plural form yeux is an irregular plural of œil.
Did you know?
- The phrase faire les yeux doux literally means 'to make sweet eyes' and is used to describe flirting or trying to charm someone.
- The modern plural yeux evolved from the Latin word oculōs, which is also the ancestor of the English word 'ocular'.
- In French, the word œil can be used to describe the 'eye' of a needle or the 'eye' of a potato.
Examples in context
- J'aime tes yeux !I like your eyes!This example shows how to express a compliment regarding someone's yeux.Tatoeba #1181978 by sacredceltic, translation #1129796 by ddnktr
- Il roula des yeux.He rolled his eyes.This sentence illustrates the expression for rolling one's yeux.Tatoeba #2021687 by sacredceltic, translation #2021216 by Spamster
- Il évita ses yeux.He averted his eyes.This example shows the use of the verb meaning to avert one's yeux.Tatoeba #2254166 by sacredceltic, translation #2240410 by Hybrid
- Elle a de beaux yeuxShe has beautiful eyes
- Protégez vos yeux du soleilProtect your eyes from the sun
- Ses yeux expriment la tristesseHer eyes express sadness
- Il a de jolies mirettes bleuesHe has beautiful blue eyes
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Example conversation
Manon and Gabriel are looking at a photo of a pet.
- ManonRegarde les yeux de ce chat !Look at this cat's eyes!
- GabrielIls sont magnifiques, ses yeux.His eyes are magnificent.
- ManonIl a des yeux très bleus.He has very blue eyes.
- GabrielC'est vrai, il est adorable.It's true, he is adorable.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries yeux, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
