Mûr (en. Wall)
myʁ
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
State of a fruit that is fully developed and ready to be eaten.
This fruit is finally ripe and delicious.
Ce fruit est enfin mûr et délicieux.
Emotionally or intellectually mature person.
She is very mature for her age.
Elle est très mûre pour son âge.
State of something that is in full development or that is completed.
His project is ready to be presented.
Son projet est mûr pour être présenté.
Etymology
From Latin 'mūrus', meaning 'wall', related to the idea of becoming solid.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be ready for something
to be ready to do something
être mûr pour quelque chose
a ripe fruit
a fruit that has reached its full flavor
un fruit mûr
to mature together
to develop a relationship or project in collaboration
mûrir ensemble
Related Words
maturation
process of becoming mature
maturation
immature
not yet mature
immature
ripening
act of becoming mature
mûrissement
Slang Meanings
To be ready to take on a challenge.
He is finally ready to challenge his boss.
Il est enfin mûr pour défier son patron.
To have reached a high level of skill.
She is mature in her role as a designer.
Elle est mûre dans son métier de designer.