French · Body & Health
"Eyebrow" in French: sourcil
le sourcil
Eyebrow in French is le sourcil. Plural les sourcils. Say lever un sourcil when someone raises an eyebrow in surprise.
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How to pronounce sourcil
Say it
soor-SEEL
/suʁ.sil/
soor-SEEL. Soft s; stress on SEEL.
"Eyebrow" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| le sourcil | the eyebrow Default. | Default. |
| les sourcils | the eyebrows Plural. | Plural. |
| lever un sourcil | to raise an eyebrow Expression. | Expression. |
| sourcils épais | thick eyebrows Description. | Description. |
How to use sourcil in real life
- 1Makeup mirror
Je me brosse les sourcils le matin.
I brush my eyebrows in the morning.
Plural.
- 2Surprised look
Il a levé un sourcil, très sceptique.
He raised an eyebrow, very skeptical.
Gesture.
- 3Salon visit
Tu veux épiler un peu le sourcil gauche ?
Want to tidy the left eyebrow a bit?
Grooming.
Mistakes English speakers make with sourcil
Incorrect: La sourcil est fine.
Correct: Le sourcil est fin.
Sourcil is masculine.
Incorrect: Les eyebrows sont foncés.
Correct: Les sourcils sont foncés.
Use sourcils.
Good to know
Sourcils get plenty of attention in French beauty talk—épilation, henna, and naturel. Don't confuse with cil (eyelash): un cil vs un sourcil.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Fixing makeup before a photo
ChatPal
Ton sourcil droit est un peu plus haut.
Your right eyebrow is a bit higher.
You
Je corrige le sourcil avec un crayon.
I'll fix the eyebrow with a pencil.
ChatPal
Voilà, les sourcils sont nickel.
There—the eyebrows look perfect.
You
On peut prendre la photo.
We can take the photo.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Eyebrow" in French
How do you say eyebrow?
Le sourcil.
What is the plural?
Les sourcils.
How do I say raise an eyebrow?
Lever un sourcil.
Is cil the same?
No—cil is eyelash; sourcil is eyebrow.
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