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    Œil (en. Eye)

    /œj/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Organ that allows seeing.
    The human eye has the ability to perceive colors.
    L'œil humain a la capacité de percevoir des couleurs.
    Circular opening in some animals.
    The eye of cameras is designed to imitate that of animals.
    L'œil des caméras est conçu pour imiter celui des animaux.
    Point of view or perspective on a subject.
    From my eye, the situation seems desperate.
    De mon œil, la situation semble désespérée.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'oculus'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to keep an eye on something
    To watch something closely.
    avoir un œil sur quelque chose
    the eye of the storm
    The calm center of a storm.
    l'œil du cyclone
    an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth
    A principle of retribution.
    œil pour œil, dent pour dent

    Related Words

    vision
    Ability to see.
    vue
    gaze
    Action of looking, expression in the eyes.
    regard
    optical
    Related to vision or light.
    optique

    Slang Meanings

    To have a keen eye
    He really has an eye for spotting good deals.
    Il a vraiment l'œil pour repérer les bonnes affaires.
    To be dazzled
    The show was magnificent, I was dazzled.
    Le spectacle était magnifique, j'en ai eu plein les yeux.