oreille
ear
Beginner Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/ɔ.ʁɛj/
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Cultural Note
'Avoir l'oreille musicale' means to have a musical ear, or perfect pitch. 'Faire la sourde oreille' (to play the deaf ear) means to turn a deaf ear to something deliberately.
📝 Example Sentences
Il m'a dit un secret à l'oreille.
He whispered a secret in my ear.
Elle a les oreilles percées.
She has pierced ears.