cursed

• Décrit quelqu'un ou quelque chose qui est frappé par une malédiction ; également utilisé de manière informelle pour exprimer l'agacement ou le dépit.

Describes someone or something that is affected by a curse; also used informally to express annoyance or frustration.

1. Under a curseB2formal

   Affected by a supernatural spell or curse, bringing bad luck or harm.

   maudit

   • The cursed castle was avoided by all the villagers.
   • He felt cursed after a series of unfortunate events.
   • The ancient artifact was said to be cursed.

   Synonymesaccursedbewitcheddamneddoomedhexedill-fatedjinxed

   Antonymesblessed

2. Extremely annoying or badB1informal

   Used informally to express strong annoyance or frustration.

   fichu, maudit (sens familier)

   • This cursed computer keeps crashing!
   • I can't find my keys in this cursed mess.
   • That cursed noise from the construction site is driving me crazy.

   Synonymesaccursedblastedconfoundeddamnedinfernalwretched

• 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