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    Aveugles (en. Blind)

    [avœɡl]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A person who cannot see.
    The blind often rely on a white cane to navigate.
    Les aveugles dépendent souvent de la canne blanche pour se déplacer.
    Moral or intellectual blindness.
    His blindness to reality is concerning.
    Son aveuglement face à la réalité est inquiétant.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'to blind' derived from Latin 'ab oculus', which means 'out of sight'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    blind as a bat
    To be completely blind or unable to see something.
    aveugle comme un mort
    play blind
    To deliberately ignore a situation or a truth.
    faire l'aveugle

    Related Words

    blindness
    State of being blind, whether physically or mentally.
    aveuglement
    sight-impaired
    Term referring to a person who does not see.
    non-voyant
    white cane
    An instrument used by the blind to navigate.
    canne blanche
    light
    An essential element that the blind do not experience.
    lumière

    Slang Meanings

    To be in ignorance.
    He is really blind on this subject.
    Il est vraiment aveugle sur ce sujet.
    To see nothing or to consciously ignore a situation.
    He plays blind regarding the issues at work.
    Il fait l'aveugle concernant les problèmes au travail.