noun

la oreille

ear

C'est une partie du corps qui permet d'entendre les sons.

Word: oreille

Meaning in English:
The French word oreille means "ear" in English. It refers to the organ on the side of the head used for hearing and balance.

Explanation:

Part of speech: Noun (feminine)
Gender: Feminine (une oreille)
Plural: oreilles

The word oreille specifically denotes the external ear, but it can also refer in general to the concept of hearing/hearing ability.

Components:

The word oreille comes from Latin auris, but the modern form is inherited as is common in French.

Synonyms in French:

pavillon (refers to the outer part of the ear specifically, "auricle" or "pinna")
tympan (for "eardrum," a part of the ear rather than the whole ear)
orée (uncommon and more poetic, sometimes used figuratively meaning the edge or border)

Antonyms in French:

There are no direct antonyms for oreille because it is a concrete noun denoting a body part. However, if you consider "hearing" as a function connected to oreille, antonyms related to hearing might be:

surdité (deafness)
bouché (blocked, often used figuratively for ears)

Additional notes:

avoir l'oreille fine means having a keen ear / good hearing.
faire la sourde oreille means "to turn a deaf ear" – to ignore something deliberately.
oreille can also be used metaphorically for attentive listening or awareness.

Summary:
Oreille is the French word for "ear," a feminine noun referring to the auditory organ on the side of the head. It is used literally for the body part and figuratively in various expressions related to hearing and listening.