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    Oreille (en. Ear)

    ɔ.ʁɛj

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Organ of sound perception.
    He leaned closer to hear better with his ear.
    Il se pencha pour mieux entendre avec son oreille.
    Part of a garment or accessory that goes around the ear.
    This scarf covers the ears well.
    Cette écharpe couvre bien les oreilles.
    Attention given to what a person says.
    He was an attentive listener to his friends.
    Il avait une oreille attentive envers ses amis.

    Etymology

    The word 'oreille' comes from the Latin 'auricula', a diminutive of 'auris' which means 'ear'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be all ears
    To be attentive to what others are saying.
    être à l'écoute
    to have a musical ear
    To be able to listen well and reproduce sounds.
    avoir une oreille musicale
    keen ear
    To have good hearing.
    oreille fine

    Related Words

    auditory
    Related to hearing.
    auditif
    audition
    The act of hearing or listening.
    audition
    auricle
    External part of the ear.
    auricule

    Slang Meanings

    To be listening for rumors.
    He has ears everywhere in the neighborhood.
    Il a des oreilles partout dans le quartier.
    To have insider information.
    Don't tell anyone, but I have ears listening.
    Ne le dis à personne, mais j'ai des oreilles qui écoutent.