auditif

auditory

adjective oh-dee-TEEF Rare

Origin: Latin auditivus, from audire (to hear)

Also means

hearing

Usage Note

Auditif describes anything relating to hearing—nerf auditif ('auditory nerve'), canal auditif ('ear canal'), mémoire auditive ('auditory memory'). The feminine form is auditive. It is closely linked to l'ouïe (the sense of hearing) and contrasts with visuel ('visual') and tactile ('tactile').

Examples

"Elle porte un appareil auditif depuis deux ans."

Natural Translation

She has been wearing a hearing aid for two years.

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