This is the 11791st most frequent French word.
sourdes
"Sourdes" means "deaf" in English.
Here, 'sourde' refers to the adjective 'deaf', indicating a lack of hearing ability in the feminine form.
Elle souffre d'une maladie qui l'a rendue sourde.
She suffers from an illness that made her deaf.
In this sentence, 'sourdes' metaphorically describes being indifferent or not responsive to criticism, using the plural form to fit 'oreilles'.
Ils ont passé de nombreuses années avec des oreilles sourdes face aux critiques.
They spent many years with deaf ears to criticism.
Here, 'sourd' as an adjective describes a sound that is muted or not sharp, giving a different sensory quality.