verbverbnoun

jureuse

swear

Promettre quelque chose avec force ou dire des mots forts, parfois pour exprimer de la colère.

Word: jurer

Meaning:
"Jurer" is a French verb that has two main meanings:

  1. To swear (an oath):
    This usage refers to making a solemn promise or declaration, often invoking something sacred or official as a guarantee of truth or commitment.

    • Example: Il a juré de dire la vérité.
      (He swore to tell the truth.)
  2. To swear (using offensive language):
    This involves using curse words or vulgar language.

    • Example: Ne jure pas devant les enfants.
      (Don't swear in front of the children.)

Parts:
The verb "jurer" comes from the Latin jurare, meaning "to swear" or "to take an oath." It is a regular -er verb in French.


Synonyms:

  • For "to swear an oath":
    promettre solennellement, faire serment
  • For "to swear (curse)":
    maudire, injurier (although injurier also means to insult someone)

Antonyms:

  • For "to swear an oath":
    renier (to renounce), nier (to deny)
  • For "to swear (curse)":
    parler poliment (to speak politely), tenir un langage digne (to use dignified language)

Summary:

  • "Jurer" primarily means to swear either in the sense of making a solemn oath or of using offensive language.
  • Context usually clarifies which meaning is intended.

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Examples

Je peux te jurer que c’est vrai.verb

I can swear to you that it's true.

Pourquoi as-tu juré de garder le secret?verb

Why did you swear to keep the secret?

Elle jurait toujours de dire la vérité.verb

She always swore to tell the truth.

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