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    Larmes (en. Tears)

    /laʁm/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Liquid secreted by the tear glands.
    Tears flow when I am sad.
    Les larmes coulent lorsque je suis triste.
    Visible expression of sadness or pain.
    His tears betrayed his sorrow.
    Ses larmes trahissaient sa peine.
    Manifestation of emotion, often in response to joy or pain.
    He shed tears of joy at his wedding.
    Il a versé des larmes de joie lors de son mariage.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'lacrima' meaning 'tear'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to cry tears
    To express one's pain or sadness through tears.
    pleurer des larmes
    tears of joy
    Tears shed from intense joy.
    larmes de bonheur
    to have tears in one's eyes
    To be moved or on the verge of crying.
    avoir des larmes aux yeux

    Related Words

    weeping
    Shedding of tears, often related to sadness.
    pleurs
    suffering
    State of emotional or physical pain.
    souffrance
    emotion
    Intense emotional state that can provoke tears.
    émotion

    Slang Meanings

    Crocodile tears
    He cries crocodile tears to gain sympathy.
    Il pleure des larmes de crocodile pour obtenir de la compassion.
    Tears of joy
    She shed tears of joy upon receiving the award.
    Elle a versé des larmes de joie en recevant le prix.