darned

• Jurons atténués utilisés comme adjectif pour exprimer l'irritation, le renforcement ou le mécontentement, équivalant à une malédiction légère.

A mild expletive used as an adjective to express annoyance, emphasis, or frustration.

1. Used as an intensifierB2informal

   Used informally to emphasize something, often expressing annoyance or surprise.

   sacré (intensificateur)

   • That darned cat keeps scratching the furniture.
   • I can't find my darned keys anywhere.
   • He's a darned good cook, you know.

   Synonymesblastedblessedbloodyconfoundedcurseddamneddarninfernalruddy

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de réparer un trou ou une déchirure dans un tissu en entrelaçant du fil ou de la laine, ou employé comme une exclamation douce d'agacement.

A verb used to indicate the act of mending a hole or tear in fabric by interweaving yarn or thread, or used as a mild exclamation of annoyance.

1. Mend with stitchesB2formal

   To repair a hole or tear in fabric by sewing stitches across the damaged area.

   repriser au point de reprise

   • She learned to darn socks from her grandmother.
   • He carefully darned the hole in his favorite sweater.
   • The tailor can darn that tear so it's barely visible.

   Synonymesmendpatchrepairsewstitch