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    Aveuglement (en. Blindly)

    /a.vø.ɡləmɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    State of an individual who does not see.
    His blindness prevented him from making a good decision.
    Son aveuglement l'a empêché de prendre une bonne décision.
    Lack of clarity in judgment.
    Blindness to societal issues is concerning.
    L'aveuglement face aux problèmes de société est préoccupant.
    Willful ignorance of realities.
    People's blindness to injustices can be shocking.
    L'aveuglement des gens face aux injustices peut être choquant.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'to blind', coming from the Latin 'caecus' which means 'blind'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    willful blindness
    Deliberate ignorance of a reality.
    aveuglement volontaire
    to live in blindness
    Refusing to see the truth of a situation.
    vivre dans l'aveuglement

    Related Words

    to blind
    To make blind, obscure vision.
    aveugler
    blind
    A person who does not see.
    aveugle

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a fog.
    He is completely in the fog regarding his career.
    Il est dans le flou total concernant sa carrière.
    To have blinders on.
    She has blinders on regarding her friend's faults.
    Elle a les œillères sur les défauts de son ami.