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/a.vœɡl/

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Translation

blind

Word origin

From Vulgar Latin ab oculis ('without eyes'), a translation of a Greek expression, replacing classical Latin caecus.

Origin
Latin
Root
ab oculis
English cognates
ocular

Grammar

Masc pluralaveugles

Examples

l'.

He became blind after the accident.

.

A guide dog accompanies the blind person.

.

She has blind trust in him.

L' .

Love sometimes makes you blind.

Cette .

This charity helps blind people to get around.

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This word is part of lesson 29.