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deaf in French

deaf in French is sourd, les sourds — deaf means unable, or only partly able, to hear.

deaf in French

sourd
adj
Unable (or partially able) to hear.
les sourds
adj
Unable (or partially able) to hear.

What does "deaf" mean?

  1. adj Unable, or only partly able, to hear.
    "Our teacher is deaf, so she uses sign language in class."
  2. adj Refusing to listen to something; unwilling to be persuaded.
    "He was deaf to all our advice and went ahead with the plan anyway."
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deaf in a sentence

  • Our teacher is deaf, so she uses sign language in class.
  • She has been deaf since birth.
  • He was deaf to all our advice and went ahead with the plan anyway.
  • The manager stayed deaf to every request for a shorter working week.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "deaf" in French?
"deaf" in French is sourd, les sourds. deaf means: Unable, or only partly able, to hear.
How do you use "deaf" in a sentence?
Example: "Our teacher is deaf, so she uses sign language in class." In French, "deaf" is sourd, les sourds.
Are there other ways to say "deaf" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "deaf": sourd, les sourds.
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