curse

• Nom désignant une déclaration solennelle visant à invoquer une force surnaturelle pour nuire ou punir quelqu'un ou quelque chose, ou un mot grossier ou injurieux utilisé pour exprimer la colère ou la frustration.

A noun referring to a solemn utterance intended to invoke a supernatural power to inflict harm or punishment on someone or something, or a profane or offensive word used to express anger or frustration.

1. Magical or supernatural afflictionB1formal

   A prayer or invocation for harm or injury to come upon someone, often believed to have supernatural power.

   Malédiction

   • The witch placed a curse on the village.
   • He believed the family was under a curse.
   • The ancient curse was said to bring bad luck to anyone who disturbed the tomb.

   Synonymesanathemaexecrationhoodooimprecationjinxmaledictionspellvoodoowhammy

   Antonymesblessing

2. Swear word or profanityA2informal

   An offensive or vulgar word used to express anger, frustration, or strong emotion.

   Jurons et grossièretés

   • He muttered a curse under his breath when he dropped the glass.
   • She let out a curse after stubbing her toe.
   • The driver shouted curses at the other car.

   Synonymesblasphemycussdirty wordexpletivefour-letter wordimprecationoathobscenityprofanityswear

3. Source of trouble or harmB2formal

   Something that causes great trouble, suffering, or misfortune.

   fléau, source de malheur

   • Poverty is a curse that affects many communities.
   • The constant noise from the construction site was a curse for the residents.
   • His addiction became a curse that destroyed his relationships.

   Synonymesafflictionbaneblightplaguescourge

   Antonymesblessingboon

• Verbe utilisé pour exprimer le fait d'invoquer le mal ou le malheur sur quelqu'un ou quelque chose, ou d'employer des paroles injurieuses ou blasphématoires.

A verb used to express the act of invoking evil or misfortune upon someone or something, or using offensive language.

1. Use offensive languageB1informal

   To swear or use profane language, often to express anger or frustration.

   jurer

   • He cursed loudly when he hit his thumb with the hammer.
   • She cursed under her breath after dropping her phone.
   • The driver cursed at the car that cut him off.

   Synonymesblasphemecussswear

2. Invoke supernatural harmB2formal

   To call upon a supernatural power to bring harm or misfortune upon someone or something.

   Jeter un sort maléfique

   • The witch cursed the prince to sleep for a hundred years.
   • In the legend, the king was cursed by an angry sorcerer.
   • The villagers believed the old man could curse their crops.

   Synonymesanathematizebewitchdamnexecrateimprecatejinxmaledict

   Antonymesbless

3. Express strong dislikeB2informal

   To express extreme annoyance or hatred towards something or someone.

   maudire

   • He cursed the traffic for making him late.
   • She cursed the weather for ruining her picnic.
   • They cursed the broken elevator as they climbed the stairs.

   Synonymesanathematizecondemndamndenounceexecraterevilevilify

   Antonymesblesscommendpraise