Mortelles (en. Deadly)

/mɔʁ.tɛl/

Meaning & Definition

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adjective

Refers to that which is fatal or leads to death.

The injuries were fatal.

Les blessures étaient mortelles.

That causes great suffering.

This disease is deadly if left untreated.

Cette maladie est mortelle si elle n'est pas traitée.

Refers to something extreme or intense.

She has a deadly beauty that attracts all eyes.

Elle a une beauté mortelle qui attire tous les regards.

From Latin 'mortalis', meaning 'related to death'.

deadly link

A very strong bond that is nevertheless dangerous.

lien mortel

deadly boredom

An unbearable and profound boredom.

mortelle ennui

deadly love

A love so intense that it can be destructive.

amour mortel

death

The state of a living being that no longer lives.

mort

mortality

Death rate in a population.

mortalité

deadly

That can lead to death.

mortel

Refers to a very attractive person.

She is really deadly, everyone is looking at her.

Elle est vraiment mortelle, tout le monde la regarde.

Used to describe something very impressive.

That concert was deadly, I loved it!

Ce concert était mortel, j'ai adoré !