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How to Say ‘Of mischief at the corners of his eyes.’ in French

De malice au coin des yeux.

duh mah-lees oh kwahn day yer

[duh mah-lees oh kwahn day yer]

💬 Usage Tip: ‘Malice’ suggests playful intent, not harm.

🇫🇷 In France: This reflects a cultural appreciation for personality and life's joy.

Phrase Breakdown

De

[duh]

of

Indicating an association between two entities, typically expressing possession or a relationship.

Example

Le livre de l'auteur.

The author's book.

malice

[mah-lees]

mischief

Playfulness or cunning, especially that is intended to tease or trick.

Example

Elle a un sourire de malice.

She has a mischievous smile.

au

[oh]

at the

A phrase used to indicate location, time, or a condition.

Example

Elle est au parc.

She is at the park.

coin

[kwahn]

corner

The place where two lines or surfaces meet to form an angle.

Example

Il est au coin de la rue.

He is at the corner of the street.

des

[day]

of the

A combination used to link an associative and definitive relation.

Example

Le livre des enfants.

The children's book.

yeux

[yer]

eyes

The organ of sight in humans and animals.

Example

Elle a des étoiles dans les yeux.

She has stars in her eyes.

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