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    Sourd (en. Deaf)

    /suʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Refers to a person who cannot hear or hears little.
    He has been deaf since birth.
    Il est sourd depuis sa naissance.
    Refers to a sound that is weak or muffled.
    This song has a muffled sound.
    Cette chanson a un son sourd.
    Refers to something that lacks clarity or liveliness.
    His explanations were a bit unclear.
    Ses explications étaient un peu sourdes.

    Etymology

    From old French 'sourd', coming from Latin 'surdus'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    deaf as a post
    Very deaf, unable to hear.
    sourd comme une pavé

    Related Words

    hearing
    Ability to hear.
    audition
    hard of hearing
    Person who has poor hearing.
    malentendant
    tinnitus
    Sensation of hearing nonexistent noises or sounds.
    acouphènes

    Slang Meanings

    To be out of touch
    He is so out of touch that he didn’t hear the announcement.
    Il est tellement à l'ouest qu'il n'a pas entendu l'annonce.
    To have blinders on
    She has blinders on; she is deaf to criticism.
    Elle a des œillères; elle est sourde aux critiques.