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    Moribond (en. Dying)

    /mɔ.ʁi.bɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who is on the brink of death.
    The patient is moribund; he has only a few hours left to live.
    Le patient est moribond, il n'a plus que quelques heures à vivre.
    Who is in decline, losing activity.
    Local trade had become moribund due to competition.
    Le commerce local était devenu moribond à cause de la concurrence.
    Said of a culture or ideology that is losing influence.
    This belief is now moribund; few people still adhere to it.
    Cette croyance est aujourd'hui moribonde, peu de gens y adhèrent encore.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin 'moribundus' meaning 'dying'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    moribund economy
    An economy that is in free fall or has stopped progressing.
    économie moribonde
    moribund culture
    A culture that is losing its influence or vitality.
    culture moribonde

    Related Words

    morbidity
    State of illness or chronic disease.
    morbidité
    agony
    Moment when one is about to die.
    agonie

    Slang Meanings

    To be at the end of one's rope
    After so many failures, he is at the end of his rope and feels moribund.
    Après tant d'échecs, il est au bout du rouleau et se sent moribond.
    To take one's leave
    This project is taking its leave; it has become moribund.
    Ce projet est en train de tirer sa révérence; il est devenu moribond.