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curse

UK
/kɜːs/
US
/kɜrs/

Translations

cursenoun
curses
pl
UK
/kɜːs/
US
/kɜrs/
juronMot grossier exprimant la colère ou l’agacement.
He muttered a curse under his breath when he realized he had missed the bus.
Il a marmonné un juron entre ses dents quand il s’est rendu compte qu’il avait raté le bus.
The witch placed a curse on the village, causing misfortune to all who lived there.
La sorcière a jeté une malédiction sur le village, causant le malheur à tous ses habitants.
malédictionAu sens figuré : cause de malheur.
The curse of poverty affected the entire community, making it difficult for families to thrive.
La malédiction de la pauvreté a touché toute la communauté, rendant difficile l’épanouissement des familles.
Additional translations
les règlesSens euphémistique, surtout avec l’article défini.
Synonyms
malediction
hex
imprecation
anathema
blessing (in a negative context)
Antonyms
blessing
curseverb
cursed
Past Simple
cursed
Past Participle
cursing
Gerund
UK
/kɜːs/
US
/kɝs/
The old witch cursed the villagers for disturbing her peace.
La vieille sorcière a maudit les villageois pour avoir troublé sa paix.
jurerAu sens de proférer des gros mots.
He cursed loudly when he realized he had missed the last train.
Il a juré bruyamment quand il s’est rendu compte qu’il avait raté le dernier train.
Synonyms
execrate
anathematize
blaspheme
swear
damn
Antonyms
bless
curseinterjection
Used as an exclamation expressing annoyance or frustration.
Curse! I left my wallet at home.
Zut ! J’ai laissé mon portefeuille à la maison.
Synonyms
blast it
blimey
bugger
heck
shoot
crap
rats
drat
blast
damn
curseadjective
UK
/kɜːs/
US
/kɝs/
Used attributively before a noun, e.g., "curse words".
grossierSe dit notamment de paroles vulgaires ou de jurons.
The comedian's set was filled with curse words that shocked the audience.
Le spectacle du comédien était rempli de mots grossiers qui ont choqué le public.

Definitions

cursenoun
A solemn utterance intended to invoke a supernatural power to inflict harm or punishment on someone or something.
The witch placed a curse on the village, causing misfortune to all who lived there.
A cause of harm or misery.
The curse of poverty affected the entire community, making it difficult for families to thrive.
An offensive word or phrase used to express anger or annoyance.
He muttered a curse under his breath when he realized he had missed the bus.
Menstruation (used euphemistically, usually with the definite article).
She always kept painkillers on hand for when the curse started.
curseverb
To invoke or call down evil or misfortune upon someone or something.
The old witch cursed the villagers for disturbing her peace.
To use profane or obscene language, often in anger.
He cursed loudly when he realized he had missed the last train.
To afflict with great evil or misfortune.
The land was cursed with drought for many years.
curseinterjection
Used to express annoyance, frustration, or disappointment.
Curse! I left my wallet at home.
curseadjective
Of, relating to, or characterized by curses or cursing.
The comedian's set was filled with curse words that shocked the audience.
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