English–French
“deaf” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/suʁ/
Example
Après l'accident, il est devenu sourd.
After the accident, he became deaf.
How to say “deaf” in French
“Deaf” in French is sourd.
A blocked route for sound, from an ear that cannot hear to a noise that reaches the listener only faintly.
Example sentences with sourd
Le bébé est né sourd.
The baby was born deaf.
Tips for using sourd
- For partial hearing loss, malentendant or avoir du mal à entendre is often more precise than sourd, which can suggest complete deafness.