mûr

mûr
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
adjective
a. ripe
Ces avocats sont mûrs et prêts à être mangés.The avocados are ripe and ready to be eaten.
b. mature
Les bananes sont récoltées avant d’être mûres afin qu’elles ne s'abîment pas trop pendant le transport.Bananas are harvested before they're mature so that they don't bruise too much in transport.
a. ripe
Votre abcès dentaire est mûr. Il doit être drainé.Your dental abscess is ripe. It needs to be drained.
3.
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
(accomplished)
a. ready
Le projet est presque mûr pour le lancement.The project is almost ready for launch.
4.
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
(thoughtful)
a. mature
Maya est très mûre pour son âge.Maya is very mature for her age.
5.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(drunk)
a. wasted
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Après la fête, Julien était complètement mûr et s'est endormi sur le canapé.After the party, Julien was completely wasted and fell asleep on the couch.
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