Mortelle (en. Deadly)

/mɔʁ.tɛl/

Meaning & Definition

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adjective
Causing death.
This disease is lethal.
Cette maladie est mortelle.
Very dangerous.
He took lethal risks driving at high speed.
Il a pris des risques mortels en conduisant à grande vitesse.
Extremely boring or unpleasant.
The class was lethal, I almost fell asleep.
Le cours était mortel, j'ai failli m'endormir.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'mortalis', meaning 'mortal'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

lethal boredom
An extreme boredom.
mortelle ennui
lethal situation
A very dangerous situation.
situation mortelle
lethal song
A very boring song.
chanson mortelle

Related Words

death
State of a living organism after the cessation of its vital functions.
mort
mortality
Rate of death in a population.
mortalité
deadly
Capable of causing death.
mortel

Slang Meanings

Something very impressive or exciting.
This party is lethal, I really had fun.
Cette fête est mortelle, je me suis vraiment amusé.
Something very boring.
That movie was lethal, I fell asleep.
Ce film était mortel, je me suis endormi.