Mourrai (en. Will die)

/muʁʁɛ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
Indicates an action of dying in the future.
One day, I will die of old age.
Un jour, je mourrai de vieillesse.
Used to evoke death in a hypothetical manner.
If conditions don't improve, I will die of worry.
Si les conditions ne s'améliorent pas, je mourrai d'inquiétude.
Figurative use to express a strong emotion.
I will die laughing when I see that movie.
Je mourrai de rire en voyant ce film.

Etymology

Comes from the Latin verb 'mori', meaning 'to die'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to die laughing
To be very amused.
mourir de rire
to die of envy
To be very jealous or to intensely desire something.
mourir d'envie
to die on stage
To show a strong emotion in public.
mourir sur scène

Related Words

death
The state of a living being after the cessation of all biological functions.
mort
to die
Cessation of life.
mourir
departure
Act of leaving a place, often in reference to death.
départ

Slang Meanings

To die under the weight of fatigue.
After a day of work, I am going to die.
Après une journée de travail, je vais mourir.
To die of jealousy.
She is going to die when she sees her ex with someone else.
Elle va mourir en voyant son ex avec quelqu'un d'autre.