malentendant

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French

Etymology

From mal- +‎ entendant.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ma.lɑ̃.tɑ̃.dɑ̃/
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Adjective

malentendant (feminine malentendante, masculine plural malentendants, feminine plural malentendantes)

  1. hard of hearing, hearing-impaired
    Synonym: (informal) dur d’oreille
    Coordinate term: sourd

Noun

malentendant m (plural malentendants, feminine malentendante)

  1. hearing-impaired person, person who is hard of hearing
    Coordinate term: sourd

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