English–French

“pupil” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/pypij/

Example

Elle a de grandes pupilles.

She has large pupils.

Illustration for pupille (pupil)

How to say “pupil” in French

“Pupil” in French is pupille.

The dark central opening in the iris, like a small window admitting light.

Full entry for pupille: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with pupille

Ses pupilles se dilatent dans l'obscurité.

Her pupils dilate in the dark.

Tips for using pupille

  • English pupil can mean a student, but French uses élève for a school student; pupille mainly means the eye's pupil and can also mean a person under legal protection.

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