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    L'œil (en. The eye)

    /l‿œj/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Paired and symmetrical organ, responsible for light perception.
    She has beautiful blue eyes.
    Elle a de magnifiques yeux bleus.
    The entirety of vision or gaze.
    He always has an eye on his business.
    Il a toujours un œil sur ses affaires.
    The opinion or judgment one has about something.
    In his eyes, there is no doubt.
    À ses yeux, il n'y a pas de doute.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'oculum', meaning eye.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    An eye on something
    To keep a close watch on something.
    Un œil sur quelque chose
    To have an eye
    To have observation and discernment.
    Avoir l'œil
    To make puppy eyes
    To give a tender glance to someone to seduce.
    Faire les yeux doux

    Related Words

    Gleam
    Faint or blurry light perceived by the eye.
    lueur
    Vision
    Ability to see or imagine.
    vision
    Gaze
    The act of looking or the way of fixing one's eyes on something.
    regard

    Slang Meanings

    To have a good eye
    He always knows how to find good deals; he has a good eye.
    Il sait toujours trouver des bonnes affaires, il a un bon œil.
    Eye of the storm
    They are right in the eye of the storm now.
    Ils sont en plein l'œil du cyclone maintenant.