English–French
“eyelid” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/popjɛʁ/
Example
Il avait les paupières lourdes après la nuit blanche.
His eyelids were heavy after the sleepless night.
How to say “eyelid” in French
“Eyelid” in French is paupière.
Two flexible skin curtains slide over the eye, protecting its surface and renewing its moisture with each blink.
Example sentences with paupière
Elle a fermé les paupières pour se concentrer.
She closed her eyelids to concentrate.
Tips for using paupière
- Paupière is feminine, so standard forms include une paupière and les paupières.