Cils (en. Eyelashes)

/sil/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Fine hairs that are found on the eyelids.

Her eyelashes are so long they look like false eyelashes.

Ses cils sont si longs qu'ils semblent des faux cils.

Sensory organ in certain animal species.

The eyelashes of insects help them detect movements in the air.

Les cils des insectes les aident à détecter les mouvements dans l'air.

Vibratory cilia of certain unicellular organisms.

The paramecium uses its cilia to move in water.

Le paramecium utilise ses cils pour se déplacer dans l'eau.

From Latin 'cilium', meaning 'cil', 'eyelash', 'fringe'.

to have doll-like eyelashes

To have very long and thick eyelashes.

avoir des cils de poupée

to bat one's eyelashes

To blink seductively.

battre des cils

curled eyelashes

Eyelashes that are curled upwards.

cils recourbés

makeup

Application of cosmetic products, including on the eyelashes.

maquillage

false eyelashes

Extensions that mimic the appearance of natural eyelashes.

faux cils

mascara

Cosmetics used to enhance the eyelashes.

mascara

Eyelashes that attract attention.

She has eyelashes so long they look like fans.

Elle a des cils tellement longs qu'on dirait des éventails.

Fake eyelashes to beautify the look.

She put on false eyelashes for her date.

Elle a mis des faux cils pour son rendez-vous.