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    Morts (en. Dead)

    /mɔʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    People who have died.
    The dead of this war are commemorated each year.
    Les morts de cette guerre sont commémorés chaque année.
    The state of what is no longer alive.
    The tree died after several years without care.
    L'arbre est mort après plusieurs années sans soin.
    People whose lives have come to an end.
    He mourned his dead during the ceremony.
    Il a pleuré ses morts durant la cérémonie.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'mortuus', past participle of the verb 'mori', meaning 'to die'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to remain unresponsive
    To be very calm, not reacting in a situation.
    rester de marbre
    to lie like a tooth puller
    To lie openly and unscrupulously.
    mentir comme un arracheur de dents
    to talk to the dead
    To deal with the spirits or memories of deceased people.
    parler aux morts

    Related Words

    deceased
    A person who is dead.
    défunt
    mortuary
    Related to death or funerals.
    mortuaire
    mortal
    Causing death or destined to die.
    mortel

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a disastrous state.
    He was dead after working all night.
    Il était mort après avoir travaillé toute la nuit.
    To be extremely tired.
    After that marathon, I am dead.
    Après ce marathon, je suis mort.
    In poor health or in danger.
    He nearly died of exhaustion during the exam.
    Il a failli mourir de fatigue durant l'examen.