Mourut (en. Died)

/muʁy/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To cease living.
He died in his sleep.
Il mourut dans son sommeil.
To be annihilated or destroyed.
The dream died at dawn.
Le rêve mourut à l’aube.
To fade away, to dissipate.
The sparkle in his eyes slowly died.
L'éclat de ses yeux mourut lentement.

Etymology

From the Latin 'mori', meaning 'to die'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to die of envy
To suffer from an intense desire.
mourir d'envie
to die laughing
To laugh excessively.
mourir de rire
to die on stage
To give a dramatic or memorable performance.
mourir sur scène

Related Words

death
The state of a person who no longer lives.
mort
dying
Who is on the verge of dying.
mourant
dreary
Referring to a sad or gloomy atmosphere.
morne

Slang Meanings

To be completely exhausted.
After this day, I am dead.
Après cette journée, je suis mourut.
To lose all hope.
I feel dead inside after that news.
Je me sens mort à l’intérieur après cette nouvelle.