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    Mordre (en. To bite)

    /mɔʁd/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To cause pain or injury by clenching with the teeth.
    The dog bit the postman.
    Le chien a mordu le facteur.
    To have a negative impact on something.
    Jealousy began to bite into their relationship.
    La jalousie a commencé à mordre dans leur relation.
    To involve an action of gnawing or nibbling.
    The pests started to gnaw at the wood.
    Les parasites ont commencé à mordre le bois.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to take the bait
    To let oneself be convinced or trapped.
    mordre à l'hameçon
    to bite the dust
    To be defeated or to suffer a loss.
    mordre la poussière
    to bite into life
    To live fully, to enjoy life.
    mordre dans la vie

    Related Words

    bite
    The action of biting or the mark left by a bite.
    morsure
    biting
    Having a sharp taste or flavor, often used to describe a sharp personality.
    mordant
    nibble
    To bite lightly, often in a repeated manner.
    mordiller

    Slang Meanings

    To get hurt or injured in a difficult situation.
    He bit into that project and found himself in deep trouble.
    Il a mordu à ce projet et s'est retrouvé dans de sales draps.
    To become angry quickly or react violently.
    Don't provoke him, he might bite quickly.
    Ne le provoque pas, il pourrait mordre rapidement.