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    Mordaunt (en. Bite)

    [mɔʁ.dɑ̃]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    That has a bitter or unpleasant taste.
    The bitter taste of burnt coffee displeased me.
    Le mordaunt goût du café brûlé m'a déplu.
    Said of a person with a sharp character.
    His way of speaking was biting and pleased no one.
    Sa manière de parler était mordaunt et ne plaisait à personne.
    Evokes unpleasant or disillusioning feelings.
    The bitter experience of betrayal deeply wounded him.
    L'expérience mordaunt de la trahison l'a profondément blessé.

    Etymology

    From the old French 'mordaunt' meaning bitter, and related to the ancient verb 'morder', meaning to bite.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    bitter taste
    A bitter or unpleasant taste.
    goût mordaunt
    biting reply
    A stinging or unpleasant response.
    réplique mordaunt
    bitter sentiment
    A feeling of disappointment or disillusionment.
    sentiment mordaunt

    Related Words

    to bite
    Action of grasping with the teeth.
    mordre
    sharp
    That causes a sensation of irritation in the mouth.
    piquant

    Slang Meanings

    A sharp critique.
    He gave a biting reply that surprised everyone.
    Il a donné une réponse mordaunt qui a surpris tout le monde.
    An unpleasant situation.
    This matter took a bitter turn, making everyone uncomfortable.
    Cette affaire a pris une tournure mordaunt, tout le monde était mal à l'aise.