parler à un sourd

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French

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /paʁ.le a œ̃ suʁ/
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Verb

parler à un sourd

  1. (figuratively) to speak to someone who doesn't listen; to preach to deaf ears
    Synonym: parler à un mur
    J’ai l’impression de parler à un sourd.It's like talking to a brick wall.

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