B2 noun Neutre

blind

/blaɪnd/

A blind refers to a physical covering for a window, such as a shade or shutter, used to block light or maintain privacy. In academic or scientific contexts, it also describes an experimental procedure where information is withheld from subjects or researchers to eliminate bias.

Exemples

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1

I closed the window blind because the sun was hitting my computer screen.

I closed the window blind because the sun was hitting my computer screen.

2

The study utilized a blind to prevent the observers from knowing which group received the placebo.

The study utilized a blind to prevent the observers from knowing which group received the placebo.

3

Can you just pull the blinds down? It's too bright in here.

Can you just pull the blinds down? It's too bright in here.

Famille de mots

Nom
blind
Verb
blind
Adverbe
blindly
Adjectif
blind
Apparenté
blindness
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Astuce mémo

A 'blind' blocks what you see, whether it is the light through a window or information in a scientific experiment.

Quiz rapide

The researchers implemented a double-_____ study to ensure that neither the patients nor the doctors knew who received the medication.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : blind

Exemples

1

I closed the window blind because the sun was hitting my computer screen.

everyday

I closed the window blind because the sun was hitting my computer screen.

2

The study utilized a blind to prevent the observers from knowing which group received the placebo.

formal

The study utilized a blind to prevent the observers from knowing which group received the placebo.

3

Can you just pull the blinds down? It's too bright in here.

informal

Can you just pull the blinds down? It's too bright in here.

4

A double-blind procedure is considered the gold standard for clinical research to ensure objective results.

academic

A double-blind procedure is considered the gold standard for clinical research to ensure objective results.

5

The HR department used a blind recruitment process to avoid any unconscious prejudice toward applicants.

business

The HR department used a blind recruitment process to avoid any unconscious prejudice toward applicants.

Famille de mots

Nom
blind
Verb
blind
Adverbe
blindly
Adjectif
blind
Apparenté
blindness

Collocations courantes

window blind window blind
double-blind trial double-blind trial
roller blind roller blind
blind review blind review
venetian blind venetian blind

Phrases Courantes

blind spot

blind spot

blind alley

blind alley

blind trust

blind trust

Souvent confondu avec

blind vs blindness

Blindness is the physiological state of being unable to see, whereas a blind is an object or a methodological control.

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Notes d'usage

When referring to window coverings, it is most commonly used in the plural form 'blinds'. In a research context, 'blind' acts as a noun describing the lack of information provided to a participant.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often use 'blind' only as an adjective and forget it can be a noun for window coverings or scientific methods.

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Astuce mémo

A 'blind' blocks what you see, whether it is the light through a window or information in a scientific experiment.

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Origine du mot

From Old English 'blind', meaning destitute of sight or dark, originating from Germanic roots.

Modèles grammaticaux

Countable noun (e.g., a window blind) Often used in the plural 'blinds' for window treatments Can function as part of a compound noun in academic phrases like 'double-blind'
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Contexte culturel

In many Western countries, 'blinds' are a standard home feature for privacy and light control, often preferred over curtains in modern office spaces.

Quiz rapide

The researchers implemented a double-_____ study to ensure that neither the patients nor the doctors knew who received the medication.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : blind

Expressions liées

Mots lis

abmultant

C1

To diversify or branch out extensively from a single origin into multiple complex channels, forms, or applications. It describes the process of systemic expansion where a core entity multiplies its variety or reach.

microdoccide

C1

A specialized chemical substance or agent used to destroy or inhibit the growth of microscopic organisms such as bacteria, fungi, or viruses. It is primarily utilized in industrial, medical, and laboratory settings to ensure sterilization and prevent contamination.

circumminty

C1

The specific micro-atmosphere or olfactory 'halo' of coolness and freshness that surrounds an aromatic source, particularly mint plants or mentholated substances. It describes the spatial reach of a refreshing scent within a localized environment.

micromortious

C1

To calculate or estimate the minute probability of death associated with a specific action, typically measured in units representing a one-in-a-million chance. This verb is used to statistically assess the inherent danger of activities by quantifying potential mortality risks.

underpeline

C1

To provide a strong foundational support or to reinforce the underlying structure of an argument, theory, or physical entity. It describes the act of strengthening the core elements that hold a complex system or idea together to ensure stability.

misdictious

C1

To communicate or record verbal information inaccurately, specifically by confusing similar-sounding words or misinterpreting dictated instructions. It is primarily used in technical or test-based contexts to describe a failure in precise verbal transmission.

proscriber

C1

To officially forbid or prohibit something by law, decree, or social authority. It can also refer to the act of denouncing or condemning a person or group as harmful or dangerous.

triprehendful

C1

A triprehendful refers to a specific quantity of complex information or a situation that requires three distinct perspectives or levels of analysis to be fully grasped. It describes an amount of data or conceptual difficulty that is multifaceted and cannot be simplified into a binary explanation.

adcedency

C1

Adcedency refers to the state of rising to or holding a position of dominant power, influence, or governing authority. It describes the condition of being in control or having a superior status over others in a specific hierarchy or field.

postdynery

C1

To engage in the practice of lingering at a table after a meal has concluded to enjoy conversation and social bonding. This verb describes the transition from the physical act of eating to the intellectual or social act of communal reflection.

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