wide eyes

language: fr

definitions

  1. A physical description referring to eyes that are opened wider than usual, exposing more of the sclera.
    fr: Yeux écarquillés
  2. Used to describe an expression of sudden surprise, shock, or astonishment caused by unexpected events.
    fr: Expression de surprise
  3. Indicating a state of fear, terror, or extreme anxiety manifested through the widening of the eyes.
    fr: État de peur
  4. Conveying a sense of childlike wonder, fascination, or intense curiosity about something observed.
    fr: Regard curieux

examples

  1. The rabbit stood still with wide eyes, listening to every sound.

    Le lapin restait immobile, les yeux écarquillés, à l'écoute du moindre bruit.

  2. She stared at the gift with wide eyes, unable to speak.

    Elle regardait le cadeau les yeux écarquillés, incapable de parler.

  3. The victim looked at the stranger with wide eyes in the dark alley.

    La victime a regardé l'inconnu avec des yeux écarquillés dans la ruelle sombre.

  4. The children visited the aquarium with wide eyes at the colorful fish.

    Les enfants ont visité l'aquarium, les yeux écarquillés devant les poissons colorés.