Mortels (en. Mortals)

/mɔʁ.tɛl/

Meaning & Definition

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adjective
That which pertains to death.
Deadly diseases can affect anyone.
Les maladies mortelles peuvent toucher n'importe qui.
That which causes death.
This substance is considered deadly for the environment.
Cette substance est considérée comme mortelle pour l'environnement.
Refers to intense suffering.
He felt a deadly pain in his arm.
Il ressentait une douleur mortelle dans son bras.

Etymology

From the Latin 'mortalis', itself derived from 'mors', mortis which means 'death'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

mortal dangers
Dangers that can lead to death.
mortels dangers
mortal enemies
Extremely dangerous enemies.
mortels ennemis
mortal things
Things that can cause death or serious injuries.
choses mortelles

Related Words

death
State of a deceased person.
mort
decline
Process of deterioration or loss of vitality.
déclin
loss
Action of losing something, often related to death.
perte

Slang Meanings

Something extremely good or successful.
That movie was deadly, I loved it!
Ce film était mortel, j'ai adoré !
A very complex or unpleasant situation.
It was deadly to have to handle all that alone.
C'était mortel de devoir gérer tout ça tout seul.