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    Mordit (en. Bitten)

    /mɔʁdi/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    The act of seizing with the teeth.
    He bit into the apple with appetite.
    Il mordit dans la pomme avec appétit.
    To express anger or resentment.
    She bit back at the insult and reacted with vigor.
    Elle mordit à l'affront et réagit avec virulence.
    To have a negative or unpleasant influence.
    Jealousy bit into their friendship.
    La jalousie mordit leur amitié.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'mordere' meaning to bite.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to take the bait
    To be deceived or trapped by a situation.
    mordre à l'hameçon
    to bite into life
    To fully enjoy experiences.
    mordre dans la vie
    to bite the dust
    To be defeated or to fall.
    mordre la poussière

    Related Words

    bite
    Action of biting, clearly indicated by a mark.
    morsure
    biting
    The sharp or biting nature of a comment.
    mordant
    bite
    A conjugated form of the verb.
    morde

    Slang Meanings

    To act with intensity or passion.
    He bit into the project with gusto.
    Il mordit dans le projet à pleines dents.
    To be aggressive in speaking.
    Don't be so biting in your criticism.
    Ne sois pas si mordant dans tes critiques.