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biting

UK
/ˈbaɪ.tɪŋ/
US
/ˈbaɪ.tɪŋ/
biting back
biting down
biting in
biting off

Translations

bitingadjective
more biting
Comp.
most biting
Super.
UK
/ˈbaɪtɪŋ/
US
/ˈbaɪtɪŋ/
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.
Synonyms
sharp
cutting
acerbic
scathing
trenchant
sarcastic
caustic
Antonyms
gentle
mild
bitinggerund / present participle
Used attributively to describe something that bites or is prone to bite (e.g. “biting insects”).
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.
bitingnoun
bitings
pl
UK
/ˈbaɪ.tɪŋ/
US
/ˈbaɪ.tɪŋ/
Gerundial noun referring to the act or process of using the teeth to cut or grip.
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.
biteverb

biting

Gerund

bit
Past Simple
bitten
Past Participle
biting
Gerund
UK
/baɪt/
US
/baɪt/
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.
Synonyms
nibble
chew
munch
gnaw
snap
sting
puncture

Definitions

bitingadjective
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.
bitinggerund / present participle
Given to biting; inclined or able to bite.
The forest is full of biting flies in summer.
bitingnoun
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
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.
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