L’oreille (en. The ear)

/l‿o.ʁɛj/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Organ of hearing in humans and many animals.

The human ear is capable of hearing a wide range of sounds.

L'oreille humaine est capable d'entendre une vaste gamme de sons.

Part of the hearing organ located outside the head.

She rubs her ear to hear the sound better.

Elle se frotte l'oreille pour mieux entendre le son.

Auditory sensitivity.

He has a remarkable musical ear.

Il a une oreille musicale remarquable.

From the Latin 'auricula', a diminutive of 'aura' meaning 'ear'.

To have an attentive ear

To be ready to listen attentively.

Avoir une oreille attentive

To speak in someone's ear

To whisper or tell them something in private.

Parler dans l'oreille de quelqu'un

To be on the same wavelength

To have mutual understanding, often related to the use of the ear to hear.

Être sur la même longueur d'onde

earbud

Small auditory organ, also used for headphones.

oreillette

auditorium

Room intended for performances or lectures, where the ear is used to listen.

auditorium

audition

The act of listening.

audition

audible

That which can be heard.

audible

Keen ear

He has a keen ear for picking up faint sounds.

Il a une oreille fine pour capter les petits bruits.

Dog's ear

His dog's ear helped him hear the approach of a vehicle.

Son oreille de chien l'a aidé à entendre l'approche d'un véhicule.