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    Yeux (en. Eyes)

    /jø/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Paired organ that allows seeing.
    The eyes are often considered the mirror of the soul.
    Les yeux sont souvent considérés comme le miroir de l'âme.
    Part of the organ of sight.
    She has green-colored eyes.
    Elle a des yeux de couleur verte.
    Expression of gaze or attitude.
    A penetrating gaze can reveal a lot about someone's thoughts.
    Un regard fixant peut en dire long sur les pensées de quelqu'un.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'oculus', by the demonstrative pronoun 'ille', meaning 'those'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have eyes bigger than one's stomach
    To have excessive ambitions or desires.
    avoir les yeux plus gros que le ventre
    to cry crocodile tears
    To pretend to cry to manipulate or deceive.
    pleurer des yeux de crocodile
    to turn a blind eye to something
    To willfully ignore something.
    fermer les yeux sur quelque chose
    to have the eyes of a hawk
    To have very sharp vision.
    avoir un œil de lynx
    to have sparkling eyes
    To show enthusiasm or joy.
    avoir les yeux qui brillent

    Related Words

    eye
    Organ of sight that is part of the anatomy of the eyes.
    œil
    vision
    Ability to perceive objects and colors through the use of the eyes.
    vision
    gaze
    Action of looking, expression of the soul visible through the eyes.
    regard

    Slang Meanings

    To have an eye for detail
    She has an eye for spotting good deals.
    Elle a le coup d'œil pour dénicher les bonnes affaires.
    To open one's eyes
    He needed to open his eyes to understand the situation.
    Il a fallu qu'il ouvre les yeux pour comprendre la situation.
    Hollow eyes
    When he is tired, he always has hollow eyes.
    Quand il est fatigué, il a toujours les yeux creux.