De malice au coin des yeux.
Of mischief at the corners of his eyes.
Language note: ‘Malice’ suggests playful intent, not harm.
Culture note: This reflects a cultural appreciation for personality and life's joy.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
De
[duh]
of
Indicating an association between two entities, typically expressing possession or a relationship.
Le livre de l'auteur.
The author's book.
malice
[mah-lees]
mischief
Playfulness or cunning, especially that is intended to tease or trick.
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.
Elle est au parc.
She is at the park.
coin
[kwahn]
corner
The place where two lines or surfaces meet to form an angle.
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.
Le livre des enfants.
The children's book.
yeux
[yer]
eyes
The organ of sight in humans and animals.
Elle a des étoiles dans les yeux.
She has stars in her eyes.
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