English–French
“ear” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/oʁɛj/
Example
Ne mets pas d'eau dans ton oreille.
Don't put water in your ear.
How to say “ear” in French
“Ear” in French is oreille.
A ridged ear acts like a small sound-collecting funnel connected to the organs of hearing.
Example sentences with oreille
Il a mal à l'oreille depuis hier.
He has had an earache since yesterday.
Tips for using oreille
- The spelling -ille in oreille has a glide sound, so the word is pronounced roughly /ɔʁɛj/, not like English 'ill'.