This is the 10684th most frequent French word.
mordre
To bite.
Here, 'mordre' is used to describe the physical act of biting, pertaining to the dog's behavior.
Le chien peut parfois mordre si on le taquine.
The dog can sometimes bite if you tease it.
In this example, 'mordre' refers to biting into an object, indicating an action taken.
Elle a dû mordre dans la pomme pour vérifier sa maturité.
She had to bite into the apple to check its ripeness.
This usage of 'mordre' is metaphorical, describing an enthusiastic and vigorous approach to experiencing life.