No. 10,863 in French

oreille

Ear.

In a sentence

Il a une oreille exceptionnelle pour la musique.
He has an exceptional ear for music.
In this sentence, 'oreille' is used metaphorically to mean talent or ability in perceiving and appreciating music.
La douleur dans son oreille gauche l'inquiétait.
The pain in his left ear was concerning him.
Here, 'oreille' refers to the physical body part that is experiencing discomfort.
On dit qu'une petite oreille écoute à travers la porte.
It's said that a curious ear is listening through the door.
In this case, 'oreille' symbolizes someone eavesdropping or being curious about a conversation.

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