Paupière (en. Eyelid)

/po.pjɛʁ/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Mobile membrane that covers the eye.

She blinked due to the bright light.

Elle a cligné des paupières à cause de la lumière vive.

Each of the two membranes that protect the eye.

The eyelids open and close automatically.

Les paupières s'ouvrent et se ferment automatiquement.

From Latin 'palpebra', which means 'eyelid'.

to have heavy eyelids

To be very tired, to feel sleepy.

avoir les paupières lourdes

to blink

To close and reopen the eyes quickly.

cligner des paupières

to rub one's eyelids

To touch or rub the eyes, often due to fatigue or irritation.

se frotter les paupières

palpebral

Related to the eyelids.

palpébral

blepharitis

Inflammation of the eyelids.

blépharite

To have tired eyes.

After a sleepless night, I have leaden eyelids.

Après une nuit blanche, j'ai des paupières de plomb.

To be on the lookout.

You need to keep your eyelids open during the meeting.

Il faut garder les paupières ouvertes pendant la réunion.