aveugle
blind
The French word 'aveugle' is used to describe a person who is unable to see due to physical or medical conditions. It can also be used metaphorically to refer to someone who is unable or unwilling to perceive or understand something.
Example sentences using: aveugle
Il est aveugle aux défauts de ses amis.
He is blind to his friends' faults.
This phrase means that someone does not see the faults or mistakes of his friends due to affection or bias. 'Aveugle' is the French word for 'blind' and is used in this context as a metaphorical way to express not acknowledging something.
L'amour est aveugle.
Love is blind.
This is a common saying in both English and French that means when you love someone, you cannot see their faults. 'Aveugle' in this case is again used as a metaphor to describe the act of not seeing or ignoring something, here related to love.
Elle a conduit comme un aveugle sans lunettes.
She drove like a blind person without glasses.
This sentence implies that the person was driving very badly, perhaps not seeing where they were going. 'Aveugle' is used here in a more literal sense, describing a person who cannot see.