Paupières (en. Eyelids)

/pɔ.pjɛʁ/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Eyelids are skin folds that protect the eye and allow for moisture.

She has beautiful eyelids that accentuate her eyes.

Elle a de belles paupières qui mettent en valeur ses yeux.

Each eyelid is also involved in blinking, which helps preserve the health of the eye.

Blinking is essential to prevent dry eyes.

Le clignement des paupières est essentiel pour éviter la sécheresse oculaire.

Eyelids are surrounded by eyelashes that help protect the eye from dust.

The eyelashes on the eyelids help filter airborne particles.

Les cils des paupières aident à filtrer les particules de l'air.

From the Latin 'palpebra', also meaning 'eyelid'.

to flutter one's eyelids

To blink repeatedly.

battre des paupières

to have heavy eyelids

To be tired or drowsy.

avoir les paupières lourdes

to rub one's eyelids

To touch or scratch the eyelids, often due to irritation.

se frotter les paupières

eyelashes

The hairs located on the borders of the eyelids.

cils

connection

A part of the body adjacent to the eyelids.

raccord

eye

An organ of sight, protected by the eyelids.

oeil

To have tired eyes

After a long day, my eyelids are really heavy.

Après une longue journée, j'ai vraiment des paupières de plomb.

To wake up slowly

This morning, I woke up with my eyelids stuck together.

Ce matin, j'avais les paupières collées au réveil.