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    Mourant (en. Dying)

    /muʁɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    State of a person or an animal that is about to die.
    The cat was dying; it needed to be taken to the vet.
    Le chat était mourant, il fallait l'emmener chez le vétérinaire.
    Refers to something that is rapidly losing its vitality or intensity.
    The dying light of the sunset was beautiful.
    La lumière mourante du coucher de soleil était magnifique.
    Which expresses great suffering or intense pain.
    Her dying gaze testified to her despair.
    Son regard mourant témoignait de son désespoir.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'to die'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    imminent death
    Situation where death is near.
    mort imminente
    death cry
    A final cry or call in a state of suffering.
    cri du mourant
    dying light
    Light that fades or diminishes.
    lueur mourante

    Related Words

    to die
    To cease to live.
    mourir
    death
    State of a living being after life.
    mort
    agony
    State of intense suffering before death.
    agonie

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a critical state.
    He is in a dying state after that fall.
    Il est dans un état mourant après cette chute.
    To be very tired.
    After this marathon, I'm dying!
    Après ce marathon, je suis mourant !