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paupière — meaning in English

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English meaning

blinker noun A car's flashing turn-signal light.
eyelid noun The thin fold of skin that closes over and protects the eye.

Senses

paupière is used for these senses in English:

blinker (rare) The eyelid.
eyelid A thin skin membrane that covers and moves over an eye.

blinker — full definition

noun A car's flashing turn-signal light.
noun A flap fitted to a horse's bridle that stops it seeing sideways or behind.
noun Anything that limits a person's view or understanding of a situation (usually plural, "blinkers").

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related French words

œillère