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    Mordu (en. Bitten)

    [mɔʁdy]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An individual who is passionate about a subject, activity, or field.
    He is a jazz fanatic who spends his nights in clubs.
    C'est un mordu de jazz qui passe ses nuits dans des clubs.
    A person deeply engaged in an activity.
    She is a movie buff and knows all the films by heart.
    Elle est une mordu du cinéma et connaît tous les films par cœur.
    A fervent enthusiast of a sport or hobby.
    All the biking enthusiasts meet every weekend.
    Tous les mordu de vélo se donnent rendez-vous chaque week-end.

    Etymology

    Origin of the verb 'to bite' in the past participle.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    crazy about
    Extreme passion for something.
    mordu de
    to be crazy about
    To be very interested or passionate about something.
    être mordu
    a workaholic
    A person who is passionate about their work.
    un mordu du travail

    Related Words

    to bite
    Action of seizing with the teeth.
    mordre
    passion
    State of intense emotion towards something.
    passion
    hobby
    Activity done in one's free time out of interest.
    hobby

    Slang Meanings

    A person who invests passionately in an activity.
    This guy is a real video game addict.
    Ce gars est un vrai mordu des jeux vidéo.
    Fanatic, especially in the context of leisure activities.
    She is crazy about motocross; she spends every weekend racing.
    Elle est mordu de motocross, elle passe tous ses week-ends à faire des courses.