yeux
The English word 'eyes' is yeux in French.
yeux is the word used to refer to the organs of the body used for seeing.
Which one should you use?
While yeux is the standard term, you may encounter Les orbes, which is an elegant or formal way to refer to eyes often found in literature and Les mirettes, which is an informal term.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Les mirettes is more prevalent in certain southern dialects, such as in the Midi or Provence regions.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of yeux is œil. Because yeux is a plural noun, it is used with the plural definite article les to form les yeux.
Did you know?
- In French, the expression faire les yeux doux literally means 'to make sweet eyes', but it is used to describe flirting or trying to charm someone.
- The term œil-de-bœuf literally means 'bull's eye' and is used in architecture to describe a small, circular window.
- The French word œil for 'eye' is the direct ancestor of the English word 'eye', though the two words drifted apart in sound and spelling over centuries.
Examples in context
- Ses yeux sont bleus.His/Her eyes are blue.
- Regarde ses jolies mirettes!Look at those beautiful eyes!
- J'ai les yeux vertsI have green eyes
- Ses magnifiques yeux bleus scintillaient sous la lumière de la pleine lune.His/Her magnificent blue eyes sparkled in the light of the full moon.
- J'adore tes mirettes pétillantes de malice.I love your mischievous sparkling eyes.
- Elle a les yeux bleus.She has blue eyes.
- Ferme les yeux et écoute.Close your eyes and listen.
- Il a les yeux fatigués ce matin.His eyes are tired this morning.
Example conversation
Léa and Nathan are looking at a photo of a child.
- LéaRegarde ses yeux sur cette photo.Look at his eyes in this photo.
- NathanIls sont vraiment magnifiques, Léa.They are truly magnificent, Léa.
- LéaIl a les yeux très brillants.He has very bright eyes.
- NathanC'est un très beau bébé.He is a very beautiful baby.
