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biting

/ˈbaɪ.tɪŋ/

biting back

biting down

biting in

biting off

bitingadjective

more biting

Comp.

most biting

Super.

/ˈbaɪtɪŋ/

Translations

mordantSe dit d’une remarque, d’une critique ou d’un humour incisif, blessant.

Her biting criticism left him speechless.

Sa critique mordante l’a laissé sans voix.

glacialSe dit d’un froid très vif, pénible, notamment pour le vent ou le temps.

The biting wind made it difficult to walk outside.

Le vent glacial rendait difficile la marche dehors.

Additional translations

cinglantSe dit d’une parole, d’un reproche ou d’un commentaire très incisif.

mordantSe dit d’un froid sec et pénétrant; surtout pour le vent.

Definitions

Having a sharp, incisive, or cutting quality, often used to describe remarks or comments.

Her biting criticism left him speechless.

Unpleasantly cold or harsh, often used to describe weather conditions.

The biting wind made it difficult to walk outside.

Synonyms

Antonyms

bitinggerund / present participle

Used attributively to describe something that bites or is prone to bite (e.g. “biting insects”).

Translations

mordantSe dit d’êtres vivants ou d’insectes capables de mordre.

The forest is full of biting flies in summer.

La forêt est pleine de mouches mordantes en été.

Definitions

Given to biting; inclined or able to bite.

The forest is full of biting flies in summer.

bitingnoun

bitings

/ˈbaɪ.tɪŋ/

Gerundial noun referring to the act or process of using the teeth to cut or grip.

Translations

morsureAu sens de l’action de mordre.

Frequent biting of one’s nails can lead to infections.

Le fait de se mordre souvent les ongles peut entraîner des infections.

Definitions

The act or process of closing the teeth on something; the action of biting.

Frequent biting of one’s nails can lead to infections.

biteverb

biting

ing-form

bit

Past Simple

bitten

Past Participle

biting

ing-form

/baɪt/

Translations

mordreVerbe courant : couper, blesser ou déchirer avec les dents.

The dog will bite if you provoke it.

Le chien mordra si vous le provoquez.

mordreSaisir ou tenir avec les dents.

She bit the pencil nervously during the exam.

Elle a mâchonné le crayon nerveusement pendant l'examen.

mordrePour un poisson qui mord à l'appât; s'emploie surtout dans le contexte de la pêche.

The fish weren't biting today, so we didn't catch anything.

Les poissons ne mordaient pas aujourd'hui, alors nous n'avons rien attrapé.

Additional translations

pincerPour une sensation de froid, de vent ou une douleur vive qui semble 'mordre'.

mordre à l'hameçonAu sens figuré : se laisser prendre à une ruse ou à une tromperie.

Definitions

To cut, wound, or tear with the teeth.

The dog will bite if you provoke it.

To grip or hold with the teeth.

She bit the pencil nervously during the exam.

To sting or cause a sharp pain, as an insect or a cold wind.

The cold wind bit into their faces as they walked along the beach.

To take a bait or respond to a lure.

The fish weren't biting today, so we didn't catch anything.

To accept or believe something, especially a deception or trick.

He tried to sell me a fake watch, but I didn't bite.

Synonyms

bitenoun

Definitions

A wound or puncture made by a living organism's teeth or fangs.

The dog left a bite on his arm after the encounter.

A small portion of food taken into the mouth at one time.

She took a bite of the apple and savored its sweetness.

A sharp or pungent taste or flavor.

The cheese had a strong bite that lingered on the palate.

A piece of information or a snippet, often used in media contexts.

The news anchor shared a bite from the interview with the celebrity.

The act of closing the jaws on something; an instance of using the teeth to grip, cut, or wound.

With a quick bite, the snake secured its prey.

Incisiveness, sharpness, or stinging quality in tone, effect, or sensation.

Her review had real bite, sparing no one from criticism.

The capacity of a tool, blade, or material to cut, grip, or take hold.

The new drill bit has enough bite to cut through steel.

biteadjective

Definitions

Relating to, produced by, or characteristic of a bite.

The nurse cleaned the bite wound with antiseptic.