mourir
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mourir
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., éternuer.).
a. to die
Cet auteur est mort seul et sans le sou. Il n'est devenu célèbre qu'après son décès.That author died alone and penniless. He only became famous after his death.
2. (figurative) (to disappear)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
a. to die (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
Ma mère disait toujours que l'amour ne meurt jamais.My mother always used to say that love never dies.
b. to fade (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
Les couleurs de l'automne meurent et tout devient gris avec l'arrivée de l'hiver.Autumn colors fade, and everything turns gray with the arrival of winter.
3. (figurative) (to feel a strong emotion; used with "de")
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
a. to die (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
Je meurs de curiosité de savoir ce qui s'est passé.I'm dying of curiosity to know what happened.
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