What does yeux in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word yeux in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use yeux in French.

The word yeux in French means eyes, eyes, globules of fat, eye, eyes, eye, perspective, point of view, watchful eye, bud, eye, eye, peephole, spyhole, at eye level, in my view, You won't believe your eyes!, in the eyes of , in 's eyes, in the eyes of the world, be starry-eyed, be bleary-eyed, be puffy-eyed, have tears in your eyes, be looking down, have your eyes glued to, have slanting eyes, have slanted eyes, have bags under your eyes, be wide-eyed, your eyes are bigger than your belly, water, roll back in your head, lower your eyes, lower your eyes, blindfold, it's blatant, it's obvious, it jumps out at you, it's obvious, blink, squint, eye contour, cost the earth, cost a fortune, cost an arm and a leg, eyeliner, stick out a mile, stand out a mile, straight in the eye, face to face, perform double-eyelid surgery, pass before your eyes, come down in 's estimation, open 's eyes, avert your eyes, turn a blind eye, before your eyes, stare hungrily at, discredit in 's eyes, discredit in the eyes of, discredit in 's eyes, discredit in the eyes of, open your eyes wide, really blow away, really sock it to, one-on-one, gawk like an idiot, look sternly at , look disapprovingly at , look reprovingly at, make eyes at, hurt your eyes, hurt your eyes, do to please , do to impress, get 's goat, close your eyes, turn a blind eye to, pass away, keep your eyes open, important in the eyes of, I can't believe my eyes, face to face, with your eyes closed, raise your eyes, roll your eyes, out of sight, out of mind, devour with eyes, only have eyes for, not be faint-hearted, see everything, notice everything, be out of sorts, be hung-over, not believe your eyes, not be able to take your eyes off, not take your eyes off , not let out of your sight, stare in amazement, wake up to, open 's eyes to, scan, talk to upfront, look in the eye and speak frankly, squint, smoke and mirrors, smokescreen, for your viewing pleasure, for 's sake, for the love of, feast for the eyes, feast for the eye, stare at blankly, gaze at blankly, gaze wide-eyed at, look straight in the eye, look in the eye, sidelong glances, eye rolling, wipe your eyes, be blindingly obvious, look each other straight in the eye, have had it up to the eyeballs with , have had it up to here with, right in front of, be 's prized possession, find favour with, white-eyed vireo, see with your own eyes, slanting eyes, slanted eyes, slitty-eyes, slit eyes, slanty eyes, slant-eyes, child's eyes, doe eyes, Bambi eyes, good night vision, puppy eyes. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word yeux

eyes

nom masculin pluriel (organe de la vue)

(plural noun: Noun always used in plural form--for example, "jeans," "scissors.")
C'est avec les yeux que nous voyons.
We see with our eyes.

eyes

nom masculin pluriel (personne qui surveille) (surveillance: figurative)

(plural noun: Noun always used in plural form--for example, "jeans," "scissors.")
A la campagne, il y a des yeux partout.
In the country there are eyes everywhere.

globules of fat

nom masculin pluriel (bulle de graisse)

(plural noun: Noun always used in plural form--for example, "jeans," "scissors.")
Les enfants n'aiment pas les yeux dans un bouillon.
Children don't like globules of fat in soup.

eye

nom masculin (organe de la vue)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Nous avons chacun un œil droit et un œil gauche.
We all have a right eye and a left eye.

eyes

nom masculin (regard)

(plural noun: Noun always used in plural form--for example, "jeans," "scissors.")
Cet enfant à l'œil vif.
This child has bright eyes.

eye, perspective, point of view

nom masculin (façon de voir les choses)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Ce scientifique aborde les choses sous un œil nouveau.
This scientist tackles things from a new perspective.

watchful eye

nom masculin (surveillance)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Il est toujours sous l'œil de sa mère.
He is always under the watchful eye of his mother.

bud

nom masculin (Botanique : bourgeon) (plant)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Il faut toujours tailler une branche au-dessus d'un œil.
A branch should always be pruned above a bud.

eye

nom masculin (trou pour fixation) (fastener)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Il y a un œil dans le manche, afin de pouvoir y passer une attache.
There is an eye in the sleeve, to allow for insertion of a fastener.

eye

nom masculin (Marine : nœud en fin de cordage) (rope)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
L'œil d'un cordage permet de l'accrocher.
The eye of a rope allows it to be hung up.

peephole, spyhole

nom masculin (judas) (door)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Il a ajouté un œil à sa porte pour voir les visiteurs.
He added a peephole to his door in order to be able to see visitors.

at eye level

locution adverbiale (au niveau des yeux)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Ta frange est à hauteur des yeux, on va la couper pour que tu voies mieux.

in my view

locution adverbiale (selon moi)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
À mes yeux, tu es la plus belle !

You won't believe your eyes!

interjection (ça va vous étonner !) (informal, figurative)

(interjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!")
Ce numéro de cirque est fantastique, attention les yeux !

in the eyes of , in 's eyes

(selon [qqn])

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Aux yeux du maire, ces festivités attireront les touristes.
In the eyes of the mayor, these festivities will attract tourists.

in the eyes of the world

locution adverbiale (à la vue de tout le monde)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Le monde assiste à ce qui apparaît aux yeux de tous comme un échec.

be starry-eyed

locution verbale (figuré (avoir très apprécié un spectacle)

be bleary-eyed

locution verbale (avoir l'air fatigué)

Dis donc, tu as des petits yeux. C'est ce qui arrive quand on fait la fête toute la nuit !

be puffy-eyed

locution verbale (figuré (avoir des cernes)

have tears in your eyes

locution verbale (être très ému)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
I had tears in my eyes when he sank that final putt.

be looking down

locution verbale (se montrer humble)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
ⓘCette phrase n'est pas une traduction de la phrase originale. He came into the room with lowered eyes.

have your eyes glued to

(ne pas quitter [qch] des yeux)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

have slanting eyes, have slanted eyes

locution verbale (avoir des traits asiatiques)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

have bags under your eyes

locution verbale (apparaître fatigué) (figurative)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Luc n'a pas bien dormi cette nuit et ce matin il a les yeux cernés.

be wide-eyed

locution verbale (avoir les yeux ouverts car surpris)

your eyes are bigger than your belly

locution verbale (figuré (se servir plus que son appétit)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
J'ai eu les yeux plus gros que le ventre. Je ne vais pas pouvoir finir mon dessert finalement.
My eyes are bigger than my belly. I'm not going to be able to finish my dessert after all.

water

locution verbale (pleurer) (eyes)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
Avec tout ce vent, j'ai les yeux qui pleurent.
With all this wind my eyes are watering.

roll back in your head

locution verbale (perdre connaissance de douleur) (eyes)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
ⓘCette phrase n'est pas une traduction de la phrase originale. The young man's eyes rolled back in his head as he lost consciousness.

lower your eyes

locution verbale (regarder en bas)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
La jeune fille, gênée, baissa les yeux et ne dit rien.

lower your eyes

locution verbale (faire montre d'humilité)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

blindfold

locution verbale (empêcher [qqn] de voir)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Les kidnappeurs ont bandé les yeux de l'enfant pour qu'il ne voie pas où ils l'emmenaient.

it's blatant, it's obvious

(familier, figuré (c'est évident)

it jumps out at you, it's obvious

(figuré (c'est évident, flagrant) (colloquial)

blink

locution verbale (battre des paupières)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
Le jeune journaliste était stressé et clignait des yeux sans arrêt.

squint

locution verbale (yeux : s'ouvrir et se fermer)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
Nous clignions les yeux à cause du soleil rasant.

eye contour

nom masculin (tour des yeux)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

cost the earth, cost a fortune, cost an arm and a leg

locution verbale (être très cher)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Le champagne de cette marque coûte les yeux de la tête !

eyeliner

nom masculin (ustensile de maquillage)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

stick out a mile, stand out a mile

locution verbale (familier (être évident) (figurative, informal)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Julien est encore amoureux de son ex, ça crève les yeux !
ⓘCette phrase n'est pas une traduction de la phrase originale. You're jealous; that sticks out a mile

straight in the eye

locution adverbiale (regard : fixement)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

face to face

locution adverbiale (en face)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Il fait sa demande en mariage en la regardant dans les yeux.

perform double-eyelid surgery

locution verbale (opérer un blépharoplastie)

pass before your eyes

locution verbale (voir en accéléré)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

come down in 's estimation

locution verbale (perdre l'estime de [qqn])

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

open 's eyes

locution verbale (littéraire (ouvrir les yeux, détromper) (figurative)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Voir toutes les photos du meurtre lui a dessillé les yeux.

avert your eyes

locution verbale (regarder intentionnellement ailleurs)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

turn a blind eye

locution verbale (figuré (ignorer) (figurative)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

before your eyes

locution adverbiale (ici pour vous)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

stare hungrily at

locution verbale (convoiter)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Il a dévoré sa voisine des yeux durant tout le dîner.

discredit in 's eyes, discredit in the eyes of

(médire de [qch] auprès de [qqn])

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

discredit in 's eyes, discredit in the eyes of

(médire de [qqn] auprès de [qqn])

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

open your eyes wide

locution verbale (ouvrir grand les yeux)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
La petit fille a écarquillé les yeux de surprise.

really blow away, really sock it to

locution verbale (familier (impressionner) (colloquial, figurative)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Paul nous en a mis plein les yeux avec sa fête grandiose.

one-on-one

locution adverbiale (familier (face à face à deux)

gawk like an idiot

locution verbale (familier (avoir une tête hébétée)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Le stagiaire faisait des yeux de merlan frit devant son tuteur.

look sternly at , look disapprovingly at , look reprovingly at

(montrer sa réprobation)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Quand le jeune papa a vu que son fils avait mis de la farine partout, il lui a fait les gros yeux.

make eyes at

(tenter de séduire [qqn])

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

hurt your eyes

locution verbale (être douloureux pour les yeux)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Toute cette poussière m'a fait mal aux yeux.
All that dust hurt my eyes.

hurt your eyes

locution verbale (être insupportable pour [qqn]) (figurative)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Toutes ces fautes d'orthographe me font mal aux yeux, corrige-moi ça tout de suite !

do to please , do to impress

locution verbale (faire [qch] par amour de [qqn])

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Il fit son numéro pour les beaux yeux de Marie.

get 's goat

(énerver [qqn]) (figurative, informal)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

close your eyes

locution verbale (baisser les paupières)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Quand vous vous sentez stressé, détendez-vous, fermez les yeux et respirez profondément.

turn a blind eye to

(figuré (laisser faire) (figurative)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Son père ferma les yeux sur sa tenue.

pass away

locution verbale (figuré (mourir) (euphemism)

(phrasal verb, intransitive: Verb with adverb(s) or preposition(s), having special meaning and not taking direct object--for example, "make up" [=reconcile]: "After they fought, they made up.")
Le grand-père ferma les yeux dans la soirée.

keep your eyes open

locution verbale (figuré (rester attentif) (look out for)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

important in the eyes of

locution adjectivale (qui a de la valeur pour [qqn])

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

I can't believe my eyes

(j'ai beau le voir)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
De la neige à cette saison ? Je n'en crois pas mes yeux !

face to face

locution adverbiale (face à face)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Il vaut mieux lui dire les yeux dans yeux que par courriel !

with your eyes closed

locution adverbiale (aisément, très facilement)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

raise your eyes

locution verbale (regarder vers le haut)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

roll your eyes

locution verbale (regarder en l'air exaspéré)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Et ne levez pas les yeux au ciel quand je vous parle, jeune fille !

out of sight, out of mind

(on oublie ceux qu'on ne voit plus)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

devour with eyes

locution verbale (figuré (désirer fortement [qqn])

only have eyes for

(être sous le charme de [qqn])

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

not be faint-hearted

locution verbale (figuré (ne pas avoir peur)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

see everything, notice everything

locution verbale (figuré (remarquer ce qu'il y a à voir)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

be out of sorts, be hung-over

locution verbale (familier (être mal réveillé)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

not believe your eyes

locution verbale (être stupéfait)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

not be able to take your eyes off

(être captivé par la vue de [qch/qqn])

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

not take your eyes off , not let out of your sight

locution verbale (surveiller constamment)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Je sors les chiens, mais ne les quitte pas des yeux. Je ne veux pas qu'ils s'échappent encore.

stare in amazement

locution verbale (familier (être très étonné)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Il ouvrit des yeux ronds en lisant l'article du journal.

wake up to

locution verbale (figuré (se rendre compte de [qch]) (figurative)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Mais ouvrez les yeux ! La direction nous ment, elle nous mène en bateau !

open 's eyes to

locution verbale (figuré (faire découvrir, faire voir) (figurative)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Cette visite d'usine m'a ouvert les yeux sur les conditions déplorables des ouvriers dans ce pays. Marion a ouvert les yeux à son frère.

scan

locution verbale (survoler un document)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

talk to upfront, look in the eye and speak frankly

locution verbale (parler d'homme à homme)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

squint

locution verbale (fermer légèrement les yeux)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")

smoke and mirrors, smokescreen

nom féminin (écran de fumée, illusion) (figurative)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

for your viewing pleasure

locution adverbiale (pour la beauté de [qch])

for 's sake, for the love of

(parce qu'on apprécie [qqn])

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Ne va pas t'imaginer qu'elle a fait cela pour tes beaux yeux.

feast for the eyes, feast for the eye

nom masculin (chose splendide à voir)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Cette pièce de théâtre est un régal pour les yeux.

stare at blankly, gaze at blankly

locution verbale (familier (avoir un regard hébété)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
L’élève regardait son professeur avec des yeux de merlan frit.

gaze wide-eyed at

locution verbale (familier (s'étonner de ce que l'on voit)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

look straight in the eye

locution verbale (défier du regard)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
L'homme s'avança et me regarda dans le blanc des yeux.

look in the eye

verbe transitif (regarder en face)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Regarde-moi dans les yeux quand tu me parles !

sidelong glances

nom masculin (regard attirant l'attention)

(plural noun: Noun always used in plural form--for example, "jeans," "scissors.")
Ses roulements d'yeux l'invitaient à observer l'autre bout de la table.

eye rolling

nom masculin (expression de désaccord)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Durant le discours, Julie manifesta ses désaccords par des roulements d'yeux.

wipe your eyes

(sécher ses larmes)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

be blindingly obvious

(être remarqué immédiatement)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Quand je suis entrée dans mon salon, le changement d'aménagement m'a sauté aux yeux. Quand j'ai lu la dissertation de Jason, son manque de culture m'a sauté aux yeux.

look each other straight in the eye

locution verbale (se défier du regard)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Les adversaires se regardèrent dans le blanc des yeux avant le début du match.

have had it up to the eyeballs with , have had it up to here with

(être insupportable pour [qqn]) (subject/object inversion)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

right in front of

(au vu de [qqn], juste devant [qqn])

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

be 's prized possession

(estimer énormément [qch/qqn]) (object)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Mon oncle tient à ce tableau comme à la prunelle de ses yeux.

find favour with

(être bien vu par [qqn]) (UK)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Aucun des copains de sa fille ne trouvait grâce à ses yeux.

white-eyed vireo

nom masculin (oiseau d'Amérique)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Le viréo aux yeux blancs se retrouve aussi dans l'est du Mexique.

see with your own eyes

locution verbale (constater de visu)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
J'ai vu de mes propres yeux la voiture heurter le poteau.

slanting eyes, slanted eyes

nom masculin pluriel (yeux en amande)

(plural noun: Noun always used in plural form--for example, "jeans," "scissors.")

slitty-eyes, slit eyes, slanty eyes, slant-eyes

nom masculin pluriel (péjoratif, familier (Asiatiques) (pejorative, offensive)

child's eyes

nom masculin pluriel (figuré (candeur)

(plural noun: Noun always used in plural form--for example, "jeans," "scissors.")

doe eyes, Bambi eyes

nom masculin pluriel (regard langoureux)

(plural noun: Noun always used in plural form--for example, "jeans," "scissors.")

good night vision

nom masculin pluriel (figuré (bonne vue la nuit)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Il peut se déplacer sans souci la nuit avec ses yeux de chat.

puppy eyes

nom masculin pluriel (figuré (regard implorant) (figurative)

(plural noun: Noun always used in plural form--for example, "jeans," "scissors.")

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French (le français) is a Romance language. Like Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish, it comes from popular Latin, once used in the Roman Empire. A French-speaking person or country can be called a "Francophone". French is the official language in 29 countries. French is the fourth most spoken native language in the European Union. French ranks third in the EU, after English and German, and is the second most widely taught language after English. The majority of the world's French-speaking population lives in Africa, with about 141 million Africans from 34 countries and territories who can speak French as a first or second language. French is the second most widely spoken language in Canada, after English, and both are official languages at the federal level. It is the first language of 9.5 million people or 29% and the second language of 2.07 million people or 6% of the entire population of Canada. In contrast to other continents, French has no popularity in Asia. Currently, no country in Asia recognizes French as an official language.