hearing impairment

• Terme général désignant une perte partielle ou totale de l'audition, allant de légère à profonde, souvent utilisé dans un contexte médical ou juridique.

A general term for partial or total loss of the ability to hear sound, ranging from mild to profound, often used in medical or legal contexts.

1. Partial or total hearing lossB2formal

   A condition where a person has difficulty hearing sounds, ranging from mild loss to complete deafness.

   déficience auditive

   • The school provides special support for students with a hearing impairment.
   • Modern hearing aids can significantly help those with a hearing impairment.
   • Sign language is a primary communication method for many with a hearing impairment.