mûrir — meaning in English

English meaning

• mature adj Fully grown or developed, whether physically, mentally, or emotionally.
• ripen verb To become, or make, ripe.

Senses

mûrir is used for these senses in English:

• come of age (idiomatic, by extension) To mature, or become fully developed.
• come to a head (medicine, of an abscess) To reach its final stage.
• mature (intransitive, of food, especially fruit) To attain maturity, to become mature or ripe.
• mature (intransitive, of a person) To proceed toward or become mature or full-grown, either physically or psychologically; to gain experience or wisdom with age.
• ripen (transitive) To cause (something) to mature; to make ripe
• ripen (transitive) To mature; to fit or prepare; to bring to perfection

mature — full definition

1. adj Fully grown or developed, whether physically, mentally, or emotionally.
2. adj Containing content, such as violence or sexual themes, considered suitable only for adults.
3. verb To develop fully or grow into an adult state, whether physically or in outlook.
4. verb Of a financial obligation such as a bond or loan, to reach the date on which payment becomes due.

Related French words