Mourra (en. Will die)

/muʁa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To cease to live.
He will die if we don't help him.
Il mourra si nous ne l'aidons pas.
To lose life as a result of an accident or illness.
She will die from an incurable disease if she doesn't get treated.
Elle mourra d'une maladie incurable si elle ne se fait pas soigner.
To be in the process of passing away or disappearing.
The old neighborhood will die if there are no new renovation projects.
L'ancien quartier mourra s'il n'y a pas de nouveaux projets de rénovation.

Etymology

From the Latin 'mori', which means 'to die'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to die laughing
To feel intense amusement.
mourir de rire
to die of envy
To feel intense desire.
mourir d'envie
to die on stage
To refer to a striking performance in theater.
mourir sur scène

Related Words

dying
A person who is about to die.
mourant
mortality
Rate of death in a population.
mortalité
death
The state of a deceased person.
mort

Slang Meanings

To be very tired or exhausted.
After the marathon, I am really dying.
Après le marathon, je suis vraiment mourra.
To express a strong emotion of sadness or melancholy.
When I heard that song, I was on the verge of dying.
Quand j'ai entendu cette chanson, j'étais à deux doigts de mourra.