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    Sourds (en. Deaf)

    [suʁ]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Refers to a person who cannot hear.
    He has been deaf since birth.
    Il est sourd depuis sa naissance.
    A sound that is muffled or barely audible.
    This noise is so muffled that I can barely hear it.
    Ce bruit est si sourd que je ne l'entends presque pas.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'surdus', meaning 'deaf' or 'silent'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    deaf as a post
    Extremely deaf.
    sourd comme un pot
    to feign deafness
    Intentionally ignoring something.
    faire le sourd

    Related Words

    mute
    Accessory used to dampen the sound of a musical instrument.
    sourdine
    deafly
    In a muffled or barely audible manner.
    sourdement

    Slang Meanings

    A person who does not pay attention.
    It seems like he is deaf to my advice.
    On dirait qu'il est sourd à mes conseils.
    Deaf to social life.
    He has become deaf to his friends' invitations.
    Il est devenu sourd aux invitations de ses amis.