Example: Le chanteur murmure les paroles à l'oreille du public.
Definition
"À l'oreille" is a French adverbial phrase used in music to describe singing or speaking softly and directly into someone's ear, often to create an intimate or private communication, as in the example where the singer whispers the lyrics to the audience's ear.
Translations
whisper
al oído
in het oor
a l'orella
ins Ohr
Etymology
The phrase "à l'oreille" literally translates to 'to the ear' in English. It originates from the French preposition 'à' meaning 'to' and 'oreille' meaning 'ear.' This expression has long been used in French to indicate something done quietly or privately, especially in musical or conversational contexts.
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