deaf
US /def/
UK /def/
1.
sourd
partially or wholly unable to hear
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She was born profoundly deaf.
Elle est née profondément sourde.
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He's a little hard of hearing, but not completely deaf.
Il est un peu dur d'oreille, mais pas complètement sourd.
2.
sourd, insensible
unwilling to hear or listen to something
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He was deaf to all her pleas.
Il était sourd à toutes ses supplications.
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The government remained deaf to public opinion.
Le gouvernement est resté sourd à l'opinion publique.