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ear in French

ear in French is épi, oreille, balance — ear means the organ used for hearing, including the visible outer part and the internal structures that detect sound.

ear in French

épi
noun
(countable) The fruiting body of a grain plant.
oreille
noun
balance
noun
(countable, slang) A police informant.
indic
noun
(countable, slang) A police informant.
mouchard
noun
(countable, slang) A police informant.
monter en épi
verb
(intransitive) To put forth ears in growing; to form ears, as grain does.
épier
verb
(intransitive) To put forth ears in growing; to form ears, as grain does.
labourer
verb
(archaic) To plough.

What does "ear" mean?

  1. noun The organ used for hearing, including the visible outer part and the internal structures that detect sound.
    "She had an infection in her left ear."
  2. noun A natural talent or trained sense for recognising sound, especially in music or language.
    "He has a great ear for melody, even without any formal training."
  3. noun Willing attention; the state of being listened to.
    "The senator has the ear of the president on trade issues."
  4. noun The seed-bearing head of a cereal plant such as wheat or corn.
    "They grilled fresh ears of corn at the barbecue."

ear in a sentence

  • She had an infection in her left ear.
  • The music was too loud for his sensitive ears.
  • He has a great ear for melody, even without any formal training.
  • The senator has the ear of the president on trade issues.

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What is "ear" in French?

"ear" in French is épi, oreille, balance. ear means: The organ used for hearing, including the visible outer part and the internal structures that detect sound.

How do you use "ear" in a sentence?

Example: "She had an infection in her left ear." In French, "ear" is épi, oreille, balance.

Are there other ways to say "ear" in French?

Yes — French has 8 translations listed for "ear": épi, oreille, balance, indic, mouchard, monter en épi.

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