la larme→ tearFrench word meaning
"la larme" is a B1-level French word meaning "tear". Below you can find 20 example sentences with audio to help you understand how to use it in real French conversations.
20 stories
Example Sentences

The Mysterious Package
Sarah a senti les larmes lui monter aux yeux.
Sarah felt tears coming to her eyes.

Pinocchio
Geppetto était si heureux qu'il pleura de joie.
Geppetto was so happy that he cried tears of joy.

Saying Goodbye
Anna se tenait dans la rue, retenant ses larmes.
Anna stood on the street, holding back tears.

The Surprise Visit
Maria sourit et essuya une larme de son œil.
Maria smiled and wiped a tear from her eye.

Sibling Rivalry
Emma sentit des larmes dans ses yeux.
Emma felt tears in her eyes.

The Apology
Maria avait les larmes aux yeux.
Maria had tears in her eyes.

The Theater Play
'Je suis d'accord. Sa performance m'a fait monter les larmes aux yeux,' répondit Emma.
'I agree. Her performance brought tears to my eyes,' Emma replied.

Moving to a New City
Cette soirée fut douce-amère, remplie de rires et de larmes.
That evening was bittersweet, filled with laughter and tears.

The Argument
Des larmes ont commencé à couler sur les joues de Maria.
Tears started rolling down Maria's cheeks.

The Breakup
Sarah a hoché la tête, les larmes se formant dans ses yeux tout en sachant qu'il avait raison.
Sarah nodded, tears forming in her eyes despite knowing he was right.

The Graduation Ceremony
Emma a senti les larmes lui monter aux yeux devant ces paroles touchantes.
Emma felt tears forming in her eyes at these kind words.

Retirement Party
Des larmes commencèrent à couler sur son visage alors qu'elle regardait autour d'elle.
Tears began streaming down her face as she looked around.

Forgiving Someone
Finalement, Sarah a commencé à parler avec des larmes dans les yeux.
Finally, Sarah started to speak with tears in her eyes.

Retirement Day
Margaret sentit les larmes lui monter aux yeux.
Margaret felt tears forming in her eyes.

Long Distance Friendship
'Je n'arrive pas à croire que tu déménages au Canada,' dit Emma les larmes aux yeux.
'I cannot believe you are moving to Canada,' Emma said with tears in her eyes.

Making Amends
Les larmes lui montèrent aux yeux.
Tears began to form in Sarah's eyes.

The Art Gallery
Elle sentit des larmes se former dans ses yeux, mais c'étaient des larmes de bonheur.
She felt tears forming in her eyes, but they were tears of happiness.

The Old Photograph
Les yeux de sa grand-mère se remplirent immédiatement de larmes.
Her grandmother's eyes filled with tears immediately.

The Old Diary
Les mots sur la page étaient flous à cause d'anciennes traces de larmes.
The words on the page were blurred by old tear stains.

The Guide Dog
Sarah a senti des larmes se former dans ses yeux en caressant sa douce fourrure.
Sarah felt tears forming in her eyes as she stroked his soft fur.
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