French translation of deafen is 
assourdir

Meaning of "deafen" in English

"Deafen" is a verb that describes the act of making someone unable to hear clearly. This can be due to loud noises that temporarily overwhelm the ear's ability to perceive other sounds. The term is often used in contexts like construction work, concerts, or any setting where noise levels are extremely high. In metaphorical uses, "deafen" can describe a situation where someone is overwhelmed by noise to the point of not noticing anything else. It highlights the intensity of sound in a particular environment.

Meaning of "assourdir" in French

"Assourdir" is a French verb meaning to make someone or something less audible by overwhelming it with noise, akin to the English "deafen." It also carries the implication of temporarily reducing hearing ability due to high-volume sounds. Used in various contexts, "assourdir" describes the effect of loud sounds such as machinery, urban traffic, or music that significantly impacts one's ability to hear other sounds. It can metaphorically apply to situations where noise figuratively "deafens" a person to their surroundings.

Pronunciation of "deafen" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ˈdɛfən/

Pronunciation Variations: The pronunciation of "deafen" generally remains consistent across English dialects, though slight variations in accent may slightly alter the vowel sounds or intonation.

Pronunciation of "assourdir" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /asuʁdiʁ/

Pronunciation Variations: The pronunciation of "assourdir" largely remains consistent across different French-speaking regions, though variants may appear in the subtle articulation of the "r" sound, particularly between European French and other Francophone areas.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. The loud concert seemed to deafen everyone in the audience. (Le concert bruyant semblait assourdir tout le monde dans le public.)
2. Working next to the jackhammer could deafen someone if they don't wear ear protection. (Travailler à côté du marteau-piqueur pourrait assourdir quelqu'un s'il ne porte pas de protection auditive.)
3. Her shouts could almost deafen you if you were too close. (Ses cris pouvaient presque vous assourdir si vous étiez trop près.)
4. The explosion was loud enough to deafen those nearby. (L'explosion était assez forte pour assourdir les personnes à proximité.)
5. The fireworks' blasts threatened to deafen the listeners. (Les explosions des feux d'artifice menaçaient d'assourdir les auditeurs.)
6. If you stand too near, the sirens could deafen you. (Si vous êtes trop près, les sirènes pourraient vous assourdir.)
7. The sound of the wind was enough to deafen my voice. (Le son du vent était suffisant pour assourdir ma voix.)
8. Traffic noise can deafen pedestrians on a busy street. (Le bruit de la circulation peut assourdir les piétons dans une rue animée.)
9. The roaring engines seemed to deafen all other sounds. (Les moteurs rugissants semblaient assourdir tous les autres sons.)
10. The shouting crowd might deafen anyone nearby. (La foule criante pourrait assourdir quiconque à proximité.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "deafen" in English

Synonyms: muffle, stifle, drown out, overwhelm, suppress, mute, silence, overwhelm.

Antonyms: amplify, enhance, intensify, boost, magnify.

Similar Words: blare, blast, clamor, boom, thunder.

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "assourdir" in French

Synonyms: étouffer, étourdir, amortir, écraser, submerger.

Antonyms: amplifier, intensifier, augmenter, fortifier.

Similar Words: bruyant, sonore, tumultueux, résonnant, strident.

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