mortally

• Adverbe signifiant « d'une manière qui provoque la mort » ou « jusqu'à la mort ». Il s'emploie aussi au sens figuré pour dire « extrêmement » ou « intensément », souvent dans un contexte de peur, de danger ou de conflit.

An adverb meaning "in a way that causes death" or "to the point of death." It is also used figuratively to mean "extremely" or "intensely," often in contexts of fear, danger, or conflict.

1. In a fatal mannerC1formal

   In a way that causes death or is fatal.

   de façon mortelle

   • He was mortally wounded in the battle.
   • The soldier fell mortally injured on the field.
   • The disease can be mortally dangerous if untreated.

   Synonymesfatally

2. Extremely or intenselyC1formal

   Used to emphasize a strong feeling or state, often fear or offense.

   Extrêmement, à un degré intense

   • She was mortally afraid of heights.
   • He was mortally offended by the accusation.
   • They were mortally embarrassed by the mistake.

   Synonymesacutelydeeplydesperatelydreadfullyextremelyintenselyprofoundlyseverelyterribly