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    Aveugle (en. Blind)

    /avøɡl/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Refers to a person who cannot see.
    He has been blind since birth.
    Il est aveugle depuis sa naissance.
    Refers to an animal that cannot see.
    This blind dog is very well trained.
    Ce chien aveugle est très bien entraîné.
    Figuratively: Refers to someone who does not see an obvious truth.
    He is blind to the reality of the situation.
    Il est aveugle à la réalité de la situation.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'caeculus', a diminutive of 'caecus', meaning 'blind'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    blind as a mole
    Refers to someone who is very blind.
    aveugle comme une taupe
    willful blindness
    To intentionally ignore something.
    aveuglement volontaire
    to take someone for blind
    To deceive someone.
    prendre quelqu'un pour un aveugle

    Related Words

    blindness
    The state of a person who cannot see.
    aveuglement
    visually impaired
    A person who is blind.
    non-voyant
    blindness
    Loss of sight.
    cécité

    Slang Meanings

    To have a limited vision.
    He is blind in his choices.
    Il est aveugle dans ses choix.
    To be unclear about a situation.
    She is blind regarding her feelings.
    Elle est aveugle concernant ses sentiments.