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    Mordait (en. Bit)

    mɔʁdɛ

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Form the imperfect past of the verb to bite, meaning to take a bite of something with the teeth.
    He was biting into his apple with appetite.
    Il mordait dans sa pomme avec appétit.
    To indicate a repeated or ongoing action of biting in the past.
    The dog was biting the toy relentlessly.
    Le chien mordait le jouet sans relâche.
    To express a sensation of pain related to a bite.
    She remembered the times when she bit her tongue.
    Elle se souvenait des fois où elle mordait sa langue.

    Etymology

    From the Latin verb 'mordere' meaning 'to bite'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to bite the bait
    To be persuaded or seduced by something.
    mordre à l'hameçon
    to bite the dust
    To suffer a defeat or be overcome.
    mordre la poussière
    to bite into the heart of the matter
    To tackle a problem head-on.
    mordre dans le vif

    Related Words

    to bite
    Action of taking a bite.
    mordre
    bite
    The mark or wound caused by a bite.
    morsure
    to crunch
    Action of biting into something crunchy.
    croquer

    Slang Meanings

    Biting on a subject.
    He had a biting sense of humor that made everyone laugh.
    Il avait un humour mordant qui faisait rire tout le monde.
    To bite in slang can mean to take a small dose of substances.
    He bit into a bit of wasabi to wake himself up.
    Il mordait un peu de wasabi pour se réveiller.