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eyeball in French

eyeball in French is globe oculaire, faire à la louche, évaluer au pif — eyeball means the ball-shaped part of the eye inside the socket.

eyeball in French

globe oculaire
noun
The ball of the eye.
faire à la louche
verb
(transitive, informal) To gauge, estimate or judge by eye, rather than measuring precisely; to look or glance at.
évaluer au pif
verb
(transitive, informal) To gauge, estimate or judge by eye, rather than measuring precisely; to look or glance at.
évaluer à vue de nez
verb
(transitive, informal) To gauge, estimate or judge by eye, rather than measuring precisely; to look or glance at.

What does "eyeball" mean?

  1. noun The ball-shaped part of the eye inside the socket.
    "The optician examined her eyeball closely with a bright light."
  2. noun Informal: a viewer or reader, counted as part of an audience.
    "The ad campaign was designed to grab as many eyeballs as possible."
  3. verb To estimate or judge something roughly by looking, rather than measuring precisely.
    "I just eyeballed the amount of flour instead of weighing it."
  4. verb To stare at someone intently, often with suspicion.
    "The two rivals eyeballed each other across the room."
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eyeball in a sentence

  • The optician examined her eyeball closely with a bright light.
  • The ad campaign was designed to grab as many eyeballs as possible.
  • I just eyeballed the amount of flour instead of weighing it.
  • The two rivals eyeballed each other across the room.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "eyeball" in French?

"eyeball" in French is globe oculaire, faire à la louche, évaluer au pif. eyeball means: The ball-shaped part of the eye inside the socket.

How do you use "eyeball" in a sentence?

Example: "The optician examined her eyeball closely with a bright light." In French, "eyeball" is globe oculaire, faire à la louche, évaluer au pif.

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

Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "eyeball": globe oculaire, faire à la louche, évaluer au pif, évaluer à vue de nez.

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