Historical Architecture question: What is an "Oeil-de-boeuf"?

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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers, Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty (Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area)

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Gary L. Waters Broker Associate, Bucci Realty

Bucci Realty, Inc. - Melbourne, FL

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Looks like you done got fancy on us with this foreign language stuff... I am in the south where some people still say "when-der" instead of window!

Aug 16, 2017 05:47 AM

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Another restaurant question?

Aug 16, 2017 10:37 PM

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Oeil-Oeil-Oeil-de-boeuf

Aug 16, 2017 08:40 PM

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Carol Williams

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The "de beouff" part (pronounced "de buff") makes me think it has something to do with going naked.

Aug 16, 2017 06:12 AM

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Praful Thakkar

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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers so those glass buildings are 'Brise Soleil' perhaps...

Aug 16, 2017 09:35 PM

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Sybil Campbell

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Way to go Theo Shaw!

Aug 16, 2017 07:59 PM

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William Feela

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No idea

Aug 16, 2017 05:55 PM

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Jeff Dowler, CRS

eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA

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Sounds like Eye of Beef!

Aug 16, 2017 04:23 PM

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Theo Shaw

Baird & Warner Residential Real Estate - Evanston, IL

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This one really piqued my curiousity. I translated it to "eye of beef" or eye of cow. I just had to google it and see what it looked like:

Aug 16, 2017 11:59 AM

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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA

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Oil de beef?

Aug 16, 2017 09:22 AM

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Gita Bantwal

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No idea.

Aug 16, 2017 09:05 AM

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Anna "Banana" Kruchten

HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ

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It is that oaf idiot that called my office multiple times claiming to be a sheriffs deputy with a warrant!

Aug 16, 2017 07:56 AM

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Joe Pryor

The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK

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It means I used too much olive oil to cook my steak.

Aug 16, 2017 07:46 AM

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I haven't gone target shooting in a long time Wild Tony!

Aug 16, 2017 07:29 AM

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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist

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ou la la .... I am blushing Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers

Aug 16, 2017 07:26 AM

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Sam Shueh

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some kind of French beef meal.....

Aug 16, 2017 07:02 AM

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Michael Jacobs

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Could it be when Eddie Haskell puts on a beret and adapts a French accent as he tries to impress Mrs Cleaver when complimenting her housekeeping skills? According to Google, I'm wrong but that scene may not leave my mind for the rest of the day.

Aug 16, 2017 06:14 AM

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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties

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I have never done well at foreign languages but this does sound like an ornamentation of some type.

Aug 16, 2017 06:13 AM

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Barbara Todaro

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that's a small window that always reminds me of a port hole...

Aug 16, 2017 06:09 AM

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Gabe Sanders

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It's the fancy French oil for a Sirloin.

Aug 16, 2017 06:06 AM

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Scott Godzyk

Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH

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It is a good thing i know my french, however i have never heard a window called this. I have a french Canadian buyer i am working with and going to use this on him

Aug 16, 2017 06:03 AM

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Debe Maxwell, CRS

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Ahh, reminds me of the time I took my first cruise and learned that looking out a port hole would never be acceptable again!

Aug 16, 2017 05:54 AM

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Wayne Martin

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You got me thinking in circles about this one!

Aug 16, 2017 05:30 AM

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Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL

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Round window

Aug 16, 2017 05:13 AM

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Roy Kelley

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Another good reason to be represented by a smart buyer agent.

Aug 16, 2017 04:58 AM

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Raymond E. Camp

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A PEEP hole!

Aug 16, 2017 04:57 AM

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Dave Martin (703) 585-4687

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Isn't that the name for fake butter lol

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LOL, love Thomas's answer, but be a french way to dance?

Aug 18, 2017 10:22 AM

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Gail Stephens

C & G Real Estate Group, LLC - Stone Mountain, GA

Real Estate Broker serving the Metro Atlanta area

You said they keep going to the seller.... this indicate they are not taking you seriuos. Check youself first by making sure you have made agency clear to them. 2nd, Are you making yourself available to show them the homes? If you have an agency agreement and show them the home you can demand your commission.

Aug 16, 2017 06:32 PM

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Looks like you done got fancy on us with this foreign language stuff... I am in the south where some people still say "when-der" instead of window!
The "de beouff" part (pronounced "de buff") makes me think it has something to do with going naked.
Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers so those glass buildings are 'Brise Soleil' perhaps...
This one really piqued my curiousity. I translated it to "eye of beef" or eye of cow. I just had to google it and see what it looked like:
It is that oaf idiot that called my office multiple times claiming to be a sheriffs deputy with a warrant!
ou la la .... I am blushing Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Could it be when Eddie Haskell puts on a beret and adapts a French accent as he tries to impress Mrs Cleaver when complimenting her housekeeping skills? According to Google, I'm wrong but that scene may not leave my mind for the rest of the day.
I have never done well at foreign languages but this does sound like an ornamentation of some type.
that's a small window that always reminds me of a port hole...
It is a good thing i know my french, however i have never heard a window called this. I have a french Canadian buyer i am working with and going to use this on him
Ahh, reminds me of the time I took my first cruise and learned that looking out a port hole would never be acceptable again!
Another good reason to be represented by a smart buyer agent.
Isn't that the name for fake butter lol

I will add Wishing Everyone Happy and Successful New Year!
You said they keep going to the seller.... this indicate they are not taking you seriuos. Check youself first by making sure you have made agency clear to them. 2nd, Are you making yourself available to show them the homes? If you have an agency agreement and show them the home you can demand your commission.