English–French
“eyebrow” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/suʁsi/
Example
Elle se maquille les sourcils tous les matins.
She does her eyebrows every morning.
How to say “eyebrow” in French
“Eyebrow” in French is sourcil.
A narrow strip of hair above the eye that frames the gaze and shifts with facial expression.
Example sentences with sourcil
Il a haussé les sourcils en entendant la nouvelle.
He lifted his eyebrows when he heard the news.
Tips for using sourcil
- For a reflexive grooming action, French uses the definite article in Elle se maquille les sourcils rather than a possessive adjective.