aveugle
/a.vœɡl/
The English word blind is translated into French as aveugle. Wiktionary also lists mal-voyant.
Meaning: unable to see (adj)
Ways to say it
| French | IPA |
|---|---|
| aveugle | /a.vœɡl/ |
| mal-voyant |
The term is used to describe someone who is unable to see. Related forms include the verb aveugler, which means to make temporarily or permanently blind and the noun store, which refers to a covering for a window.
Which one should you use?
While aveugle means totally blind, mal-voyant is a more sensitive and polite way to refer to someone who is visually impaired or has low vision.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective aveugle is the same for both masculine and feminine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /a.vœɡl/ in two syllables.
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often mistakenly use the word aveugle to refer to a window blind, but the correct word is store.
Did you know?
- The word aveugle comes from the Late Latin ab oculīs, which literally means 'away from the eyes'.
- In French, the word for a window blind is store, which is a loanword from English.
- The phrase 'en aveugle' is sometimes used in French to describe doing something blindly or without being informed, similar to the English 'blindly'.
Examples in context
- Je dois être aveugle.I must be blind.This sentence shows how to express a personal state regarding being aveugle.Tatoeba #1671285 by sacredceltic, translation #1671249 by Scott
- Ma fille est aveugle.My daughter is blind.This sentence is useful for describing a daughter as aveugle.Tatoeba #1982193 by nimfeo, translation #6732249 by Eccles17
- Mon fils est aveugle.My son is blind.This sentence is useful for describing a son as aveugle.Tatoeba #10755565 by TheSnail, translation #10754258 by ddnktr
- Il est aveugle.He is blind
- Elle est non-voyante.She is blind
- Je suis aveuglé(e) par le soleil.I am temporarily blinded by the sun
- L'homme aveugle a réussi à naviguer dans les rues animées de Paris.The blind man successfully navigated the busy streets of Paris.
- Elle est aveugle mais vit une vie indépendante et épanouissante.She is blind but lives an independent and fulfilling life.
- 147 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Manon and Lucas are talking about a new assistance dog at the animal shelter.
- ManonEst-ce que ce chien est aveugle ?Is this dog blind?
- LucasOui, il est aveugle mais très intelligent.Yes, he is blind but very intelligent.
- ManonLucas, est-ce qu'il peut aider les gens ?Lucas, can he help people?
- LucasCertainement, il est formé pour cela.Certainly, he is trained for that.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “blind” translations and entries aveugle, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries aveugle, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
