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eye

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US
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Translations

eyenoun
eyes
pl
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chasPour une aiguille.
The needle's eye was too small for the thick thread.
Le chas de l'aiguille était trop petit pour le fil épais.
The doctor examined her eye to check for any signs of infection.
Le médecin a examiné son œil pour vérifier s'il y avait des signes d'infection.
pointPour un dé, un domino ou une carte à jouer.
He threw the dice and one eye showed on the top face.
Il a lancé les dés et un point est apparu sur la face supérieure.
He has a keen eye for detail, which makes him an excellent editor.
Il a une vue perçante pour le détail, ce qui fait de lui un excellent rédacteur.
She gave him the eye from across the room.
Elle lui a lancé un regard de l'autre côté de la pièce.
Additional translations
œilAu sens horticole, pour un tubercule.
œilAu sens de centre calme d'une tempête.
Synonyms
gaze
ocular organ
peeper
orb
eyeball
sight
vision
glance
look
eyeverb
eyed
Past Simple
eyed
Past Participle
eyeing
Gerund
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regarderAvec intérêt ou insistance.
She eyed the cake hungrily, debating whether to have another slice.
Elle regardait le gâteau avec gourmandise, se demandant si elle allait prendre une autre part.
Additional translations
lorgnerFamilier ; avec convoitise ou intérêt marqué.
Synonyms
stare at
scrutinize
inspect
regard
gaze at
look at
watch
observe
eyeadjective
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Used attributively to describe things relating to the eyes (e.g., eye surgery, eye drops).
The pharmacist recommended special eye drops for dryness.
Le pharmacien a recommandé des gouttes oculaires spéciales contre la sécheresse.
Additional translations
ophtalmiqueTerme médical ou pharmaceutique.
Synonyms
optic
ophthalmic
visual
optical
ocular

Definitions

eyenoun
The organ of sight in humans and animals.
The doctor examined her eye to check for any signs of infection.
The ability to see; vision.
He has a keen eye for detail, which makes him an excellent editor.
A look or glance, especially one that conveys a particular emotion or intention.
She gave him the eye from across the room.
A circular opening or hole.
The needle's eye was too small for the thick thread.
The calm center of a storm, especially a hurricane.
The eye of the hurricane passed over the island, bringing a brief period of calm.
A small bud on a potato or other tuber that is capable of sprouting.
Cut out the eyes of the potatoes before planting the rest.
A single pip or spot on a die, domino, or playing card representing a numerical value.
He threw the dice and one eye showed on the top face.
eyeverb
To look at or watch someone or something closely or with interest.
She eyed the cake hungrily, debating whether to have another slice.
eyeadjective
Relating to or designed for the eyes.
The pharmacist recommended special eye drops for dryness.
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