demi-mort

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French

Etymology

From demi- (half) +‎ mort (dead).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /də.mi.mɔʁ/
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  • Rhymes: -ɔʁ

Adjective

demi-mort (feminine demi-morte, masculine plural demi-morts, feminine plural demi-mortes)

  1. halfdead or almost dead
    Quand je l’ai trouvé il était déjà demi-mort.
    When I found him he was already halfdead.