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    Sourde (en. Deaf)

    /suʁd/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Refers to a person who has very limited hearing.
    She is deaf and uses sign language.
    Elle est sourde et utilise la langue des signes.
    Which is not perceptible, which cannot be heard.
    The sound of traffic is muffled in this alley.
    Le bruit de la circulation est sourd dans cette ruelle.
    Figuratively: which is imperceptible or does not manifest.
    A dull sadness accompanied her.
    Une tristesse sourde l’accompagnait.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'sourd', from Latin 'surdus', meaning 'deaf'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    deaf as a mole
    one who hears nothing or very little.
    sourd comme une taupe
    a dull pain
    a pain that is persistent but not sharp.
    une douleur sourde
    deaf rage
    a silent and restrained anger.
    sourde rage

    Related Words

    deafness
    insensitivity to sound perception.
    surdité
    mute
    device that reduces sound.
    sourdine
    insensitive
    who does not feel or feels little.
    insensible

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to someone who does not want to listen.
    He is deaf to the advice of others.
    Il est sourd aux conseils des autres.
    Expresses a difficulty in communication.
    This discussion was deaf, no one was listening to each other.
    Cette discussion a été sourde, personne ne s'écoutait.