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Translation

eye

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Word origin

From Latin oculus ('eye'). The same root gives English ocular, binoculars and monocle.

Origin
Latin
Root
oculus
English cognates
ocular, binocular, monocle

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralyeuxirregular

Examples

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He closed one eye to aim.

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I have something in my eye.

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Have a look at this document.

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She has green eyes like her mother.

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Keep an eye on the children while I cook.

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This word is taught in chapter 5, lesson 5: oeil, meilleur, vite and 7 more words.