yeux verts
The English phrase "green eyes" is translated into French as yeux verts.
yeux verts is used to describe eyes that have a green color.
What does it mean word for word?
yeux is the irregular plural form of œil (eye), and verts means green.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some parts of France, people may use les yeux bleus-verts to describe green eyes with a hint of blue.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective vert must agree in gender and number with the noun yeux, so it takes an 's' to become verts.
Did you know?
- The word yeux evolved from the Latin plural 'oculōs', which is also the root of the English word 'ocular'.
- The word vert is used not only for color but also to describe 'green' as in inexperienced, such as describing a young worker as vert.
- The 'œ' in œil is a ligature, a single character where 'o' and 'e' are joined, which is a beautiful typographic quirk of the French language.
Examples in context
- Il a les yeux verts.He has green eyes.This sentence is useful for showing how to say someone has green eyes using yeux verts.Tatoeba #1493439 by Aiji, translation #1493435 by CS
- Tom a-t-il les yeux verts ?Does Tom have green eyes?This sentence is useful for asking a question about whether someone has green eyes using yeux verts.Tatoeba #5492266 by Akenaseryan, translation #5491736 by CK
- Est-ce qu'Émilie a les yeux verts ?Does Emily have green eyes?This sentence is useful for asking a question about whether a female subject has green eyes using yeux verts.Tatoeba #3714830 by GB3, translation #3714572 by Jesse
- J'adore tes beaux yeux verts.I adore your beautiful green eyes.
- Sa chevelure noire contraste magnifiquement avec ses yeux d'émeraude.Her black hair beautifully contrasts with her emerald eyes.
- T'as de superbes yeux verts éclatants !You have stunning bright green eyes!
- Avec ses belles mirettes vertes, elle ne passe jamais inaperçue.With her beautiful green peepers, she never goes unnoticed.
- tes yeux verts sont magnifiquesYour green eyes are magnificent
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Example conversation
Gabriel and Emma are discussing a new colleague's appearance.
- GabrielRegarde, elle a les yeux verts.Look, she has green eyes.
- EmmaC'est vrai, c'est très joli.It's true, it's very pretty.
- GabrielMoi aussi, j'ai les yeux verts.I also have green eyes.
- EmmaOui, Gabriel, je le sais.Yes, Gabriel, I know.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries yeux, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
