darned

UK
/dɑːnd/
US
/dɑrnd/
darnedadjective
darnedest
Super.
darneder
Comp.
UK
/dɑːnd/
US
/dɑrnd/
Translations
repriséSe dit d’un vêtement ou d’un textile réparé par repriser.
She pulled on a pair of darned socks.
Elle enfila une paire de chaussettes reprisées.
fichuFamilier, euphémistique, marque l’agacement ou l’insistance.
I can't find the darned keys anywhere.
Je ne trouve pas ces fichues clés nulle part.
Definitions
Informal, euphemistic. Used for emphasis to express mild annoyance or add intensity, equivalent to "damned".
I can't find the darned keys anywhere.
Repaired by darning; mended with stitches.
She pulled on a pair of darned socks.
darnedadverb
UK
/dɑːnd/
US
/dɑrnd/
Intensifier meaning "very" or "extremely", often preceding adjectives or adverbs.
Translations
sacrémentFamilier, euphémistique.
It's darned hard to keep up with him.
C'est sacrément difficile de suivre son rythme.
Additional translations
diablementFamilier, renforce l’intensité avec une nuance expressive.
Definitions
Informal, euphemistic. Used as an intensifier meaning "very" or "extremely".
It's darned hard to keep up with him.
darnverb

darned

Past Simple

darned
Past Simple
darned
Past Participle
darning
Gerund
UK
/dɑːn/
US
/dɑrn/
Translations
repriserEn couture, surtout pour réparer un trou dans un vêtement tricoté.
She learned how to darn socks to extend their lifespan.
Elle a appris à repriser des chaussettes pour prolonger leur durée de vie.
Additional translations
maudireEuphémisme atténué pour « damn ».
Definitions
To mend a hole in knitted material by interweaving yarn with a needle.
She learned how to darn socks to extend their lifespan.
To damn or curse, used as a euphemistic substitute for "damn."
He said he'd be darned if he let them win.
darnnoun
Definitions
A place where a hole or tear in a piece of fabric has been repaired by sewing.
She inspected the darn in her sock to ensure it was holding up well.
A mild expletive, used euphemistically in place of "damn."
I don't give a darn what they think.
darnadverb
Definitions
Used as a mild intensifier meaning “very” or “extremely,” typically before adjectives, adverbs, or verbs.
You darn well know I’m right.
darninterjection
Definitions
Used to express mild annoyance or disappointment.
Darn! I forgot my keys at home.
Used to express surprise or emphasis.
Darn, that was a close call!
darnadjective
Definitions
Used to express annoyance or frustration.
I can't find my darn keys anywhere!
Used to emphasize a statement or description, often in a mild or humorous way.
That was a darn good movie we watched last night.