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damn

/dæm/

damn it

Translations

damnnoun

Rare, chiefly in fixed expressions such as give a damn.

damnverb

Common transitive verb with regular inflection.

damnadjective

Attributive expletive adjective; typically used before a noun and not normally compared.

damnadverb

Informal intensifier meaning very or extremely.

damninterjection

Expletive used to express anger, frustration, surprise, or emphasis; informal.

damnnoun

damns

/dæm/

juronS’emploie pour désigner une injure ou une exclamation de colère.

He let out a damn when he realized he had forgotten his keys.

Il a poussé un juron quand il a réalisé qu’il avait oublié ses clés.

Additional translations

iotaSens rare; dans l’idée d’une très petite quantité ou d’une importance minime.

damnationSens archaïque ou religieux : condamnation à la damnation éternelle.

Synonyms

damnverb

damned

Past Simple

damned

Past Participle

damning

Gerund

condamnerAu sens de critiquer sévèrement ou de déclarer mauvais.

The critics damned the movie for its lack of originality.

Les critiques ont condamné le film pour son manque d’originalité.

Additional translations

maudireSens plus fort ou plus littéraire, pour injurier ou vouer au malheur.

damnerSens religieux : condamner à la punition éternelle.

maudireDans le sens familier de jurer contre quelqu’un ou quelque chose.

Synonyms

damnadjective

/dæm/

fichuFamilier, utilisé devant un nom pour marquer l’agacement ou l’emphase.

Turn off that damn alarm before it wakes the whole house.

Éteins ce fichu réveil avant qu’il ne réveille toute la maison.

Additional translations

satanéFamilier, souvent plus expressif et péjoratif.

Synonyms

damnadverb

Used informally as an intensifier before adjectives, adverbs, or whole clauses.

diablementFamilier, intensifieur équivalant à « très » ou « extrêmement ».

It's damn cold outside tonight.

Il fait diablement froid dehors ce soir.

sacrémentFamilier.

It's damn cold outside tonight.

Il fait sacrément froid dehors ce soir.

Additional translations

vachementTrès familier, intensifieur courant à l’oral.

Synonyms

damninterjection

/dæm/

merdeFamilier, exprime la colère, la frustration ou la déception.

Damn! I forgot my keys at home.

Merde ! J’ai oublié mes clés à la maison.

Additional translations

putainTrès familier, employé pour l’emphase ou la surprise.

bordelFamilier, vulgaire; s’emploie pour marquer la colère ou la frustration.

Synonyms

oh no

aw, shucks

crap

shit

jeez

Definitions

damnnoun

A curse, oath, or swear word.

He muttered a damn under his breath.

A very small amount; a bit, especially in negative expressions such as give a damn.

I don't give a damn.

damnverb

To curse or swear at; to invoke a curse upon.

He damned the leaking engine.

To condemn, denounce, or criticize strongly.

The reviewers damned the movie.

damnadjective

Used before a noun as a forceful intensifier, especially to express annoyance or contempt.

That damn phone keeps ringing.

damnadverb

Very; extremely; used informally for emphasis.

The trail was damn steep.

damninterjection

Used to express anger, annoyance, frustration, surprise, or emphasis.

Damn! I missed the train.

damnnoun

A curse or expression of anger or frustration.

He let out a damn when he realized he had forgotten his keys.

A small amount or degree; something of little value or importance.

She didn't give a damn about what others thought of her decision.

(Archaic) Condemnation to hell; damnation.

He feared the eternal damn that awaited sinners.

damnverb

To condemn or criticize severely.

The critics damned the movie for its lack of originality.

To declare something to be bad or unworthy.

The committee damned the proposal as impractical.

To curse or swear at someone or something.

He damned the traffic as he was stuck in a jam for hours.

To condemn (a person or soul) to punishment in hell; to doom eternally.

The preacher said that greed could damn a person's soul.

damnadjective

Attributive, informal—used to express annoyance or to emphasize the negative quality of the noun it precedes.

Turn off that damn alarm before it wakes the whole house.

damnadverb

Informal—used as an intensifier meaning “very” or “extremely.”

It's damn cold outside tonight.

damninterjection

Used to express anger, frustration, or disappointment.

Damn! I forgot my keys at home.

Used to emphasize a statement or reaction.

Damn, that was an incredible performance!

Used to express surprise or admiration.

Damn, you look great in that outfit!