mortel /mɔʁtˈɛl/ · adverb · CEFR B2. French translation of "deadly".

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Source term
deadly
Translation
mortel
CEFR Level
B2
Part of speech
adverb
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Dictionary form mortel
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How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + helper/modal + mortel
Examples
Nous devons souvent mortel.
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Example Sentences

La morsure du serpent est grave et peut être mortelle sans aide médicale immédiate.

English: The snake's bite is deadly serious without immediate medical help.

B2 · intensityAndExtremes

Il roulait à une vitesse folle sur la route de campagne déserte.

English: He drove deadly fast along the empty country road.

B2 · intensityAndExtremes

Elle est restée complètement silencieuse pendant la longue réunion tendue.

English: She remained deadly silent during the long, tense meeting.

B2 · intensityAndExtremes

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