demi-mort

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.