Morte (en. Dead)
/mɔʁt/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
State of an organism that no longer lives.
Death is an inevitable reality.
La mort est une réalité inévitable.
End of something.
The death of ancient rituals was swift.
La mort des anciens rituels a été rapide.
Event marking the end of an existence.
The death of his father deeply affected him.
La mort de son père l'a beaucoup affecté.
Etymology
From the Latin 'mors, mortis'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
death in battle
Deceased during a battle.
mort au combat
to be dead tired
To be extremely tired.
être mort de fatigue
living dead
State of someone who appears to be lifeless but is not actually deceased.
mort-vivant
Related Words
to die
Cessation of life.
mourir
mortality
Death rate in a population.
mortalité
mortal
Causing death.
mortel
Slang Meanings
To be completely exhausted.
After that race, I am dead.
Après cette course, je suis morte.
To express an intensity, often humorous.
He died laughing while watching that movie.
Il est mort de rire en regardant ce film.