iris
/i.ʁis/masculine
The English word iris is translated into French as iris.
In French, iris refers to the part of the eye. It is a masculine noun.
Meaning: part of the eye (noun)
Which one should you use?
When referring to the Greek messenger of the gods or the female given name Iris, the word is capitalized as Iris.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables and is pronounced /i.ʁis/.
Did you know?
- The word iris is derived from the Ancient Greek word ἶρις, which means 'rainbow'.
- French photographers often use the term iris to describe the aperture diaphragm of a camera lens, mirroring the human eye.
- French pharmacists historically used the word iris to refer to specific extracts from the iris root used in traditional medicine.
Examples in context
- L'iris donne à l'œil sa couleur.The iris gives the eye its color.Tatoeba #10714890 by lbdx, translation #4926616 by AlanF_US
- "Microsoft Hello" fournit aux usagers de Windows 10 une autre possibilité de se connecter avec ses appareils électroniques et ses applications à l'aide d'une empreinte digitale, d'un balayage de l'iris ou par reconnaissance faciale."Microsoft Hello" gives Windows 10 users an alternative way to log into their devices and applications using a fingerprint, iris scan or facial recognition.Tatoeba #9227313 by marioo, translation #9227314 by marioo
- Viens voir mon jardin d'iris !Come see my iris garden!
- Cet iris est d'un bleu éclatant.This iris is a vibrant blue.
- J'adore les iris violets.I love purple irises.
- La fleur bleue de l'iris est si délicate.The blue flower of the iris is so delicate.
- Son iris est d'un bleu intense.His iris is an intense blue.
Example conversation
A doctor is examining a patient's eye.
- LéaJe dois examiner votre iris, Monsieur Hugo.I need to examine your iris, Mr. Hugo.
- HugoEst-ce que mon iris est en bonne santé ?Is my iris healthy?
- LéaOui, l'iris semble tout à fait normal.Yes, the iris looks completely normal.
- HugoC'est rassurant, merci beaucoup.That is reassuring, thank you very much.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “iris” translations and entries iris, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries iris, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
