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    Assourdissant (en. Deafening)

    /a.suʁ.di.sɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    which produces a noise so loud that it prevents hearing.
    The deafening noise of the lawnmowers makes conversation difficult.
    Le bruit assourdissant des tondeuses rend difficile la conversation.
    which is extremely loud or intense.
    The music at this concert was deafening.
    La musique à ce concert était assourdissante.
    which causes a shock or surprise due to its force.
    The deafening impact made the windows shake.
    L'impact assourdissant a fait trembler les fenêtres.

    Etymology

    Origin of the word deafening: from the verb 'assourdir' meaning to make deaf, and the suffix '-issant' which indicates an adjective.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    deafening silence
    a silence that is so intense it seems loud.
    silence assourdissant
    deafening noise
    an extremely loud noise that covers all other sounds.
    bruit assourdissant
    deafening impact
    an impact so strong it cannot be ignored.
    impact assourdissant

    Related Words

    to deafen
    to cause hearing loss or reduce the perception of sounds.
    assourdir
    deaf
    one who cannot hear or has reduced hearing ability.
    sourd
    sound
    relating to sound, producing a sound.
    sonore

    Slang Meanings

    crazy noise
    This concert was a real deafening crazy noise.
    Ce concert, c'était un vrai bruit de folie assourdissant.
    hammer sound
    The drilling made a deafening hammer sound.
    Le perçage a fait un son de marteau assourdissant.