yeux irrités
The English phrase "sore eyes" can be translated into French as yeux irrités.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase yeux irrités literally translates to "eyes irritated".
Which one should you use?
yeux irrités is used to describe irritated eyes, while Les yeux douloureux is a formal phrase used to describe sore eyes.
How does it change in a sentence?
To refer to a single sore eye, use the singular form œil irrité.
Did you know?
- In French, the term rouges (red) is often used as a shorthand to indicate that eyes are sore or irritated, regardless of whether they are actually inflamed.
- The word œil is a direct linguistic relative of the English adjective 'ocular'.
- During the Middle French period, the plural of 'eye' was spelled in dozens of different ways, including ialz, yolz and uels.
Examples in context
- Je souffre d'une sensation de brûlure et de picotement dans les yeux. J'ai les yeux irrités.I'm experiencing a burning and stinging sensation in my eyes. My eyes are sore.
- J'ai les yeux rouges et larmoyants. Mes yeux sont douloureux.My eyes are red and watery. My eyes are painful.
- Mes yeux me démangent énormément. J'ai les yeux qui piquent.My eyes are itching a lot. I have sore eyes.
- J'ai passé toute la journée à travailler sur l'ordinateur. J'ai les yeux fatigués.I've been working on the computer all day. I have tired eyes.
- J'ai les yeux irrités à cause de la poussière.I have sore eyes because of the dust.
- Elle utilise des gouttes pour ses yeux irrités.She uses drops for her sore eyes.
Example conversation
Nathan is talking to Manon about his discomfort after a long day at the computer.
- ManonTu as l'air fatigué, Nathan.You look tired, Nathan.
- NathanOui, j'ai les yeux irrités à cause de l'écran.Yes, I have sore eyes because of the screen.
- ManonTu devrais te reposer un peu.You should rest a little.
- NathanTu as raison, Manon.You are right, Manon.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries yeux, CC BY-SA 4.0.
