curse

UK
/kɜːs/
US
/kɜrs/
cursenoun
curses
pl
UK
/kɜːs/
US
/kɜrs/
Traduzioni
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.
Traduzioni aggiuntive
les règlesSens euphémistique, surtout avec l’article défini.
Definizioni
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.
Sinonimi
blessing (in a negative context)
Contrari
curseverb
cursed
Past Simple
cursed
Past Participle
cursing
Gerund
UK
/kɜːs/
US
/kɝs/
Traduzioni
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.
Definizioni
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 as an exclamation expressing annoyance or frustration.
Traduzioni
Curse! I left my wallet at home.
Zut ! J’ai laissé mon portefeuille à la maison.
Definizioni
Used to express annoyance, frustration, or disappointment.
Curse! I left my wallet at home.
curseadjective
UK
/kɜːs/
US
/kɝs/
Used attributively before a noun, e.g., "curse words".
Traduzioni
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.
Definizioni
Of, relating to, or characterized by curses or cursing.
The comedian's set was filled with curse words that shocked the audience.