oath

• Nom désignant une promesse ou une déclaration solennelle, souvent faite en invoquant un témoin divin, concernant des actions futures ou la véracité d'une affirmation, ou encore une expression de juron ou d'imprécation traduisant de fortes émotions.

A noun referring to a solemn promise or declaration, often invoking a divine witness, regarding one's future actions or truthfulness, or a profane expression of strong emotion.

1. Profane or obscene expressionB2informal

   A vulgar or blasphemous word used to express strong emotion, such as anger or surprise.

   Jurons et sacres

   • He let out a loud oath when he stubbed his toe.
   • She muttered an oath under her breath after the mistake.
   • The driver shouted an oath at the reckless cyclist.

   Synonymesblasphemycursecussexpletiveimprecationobscenityprofanityswearword

2. Legal promise to tell the truthB2formal

   A formal commitment to tell the truth, especially in a court of law; lying under oath is perjury.

   Serment judiciaire

   • The witness took an oath to tell the whole truth.
   • He was charged with perjury for lying under oath.
   • The judge reminded her of the oath she had taken.

   Synonymesaffirmationpledgeswearingvow

3. Solemn promiseB2formal

   A serious promise, often invoking a divine witness, regarding future actions or behavior.

   serment

   • They exchanged vows and made an oath of loyalty.
   • The knights swore an oath to protect the kingdom.
   • He made an oath to never lie again.

   Synonymesaffirmationcovenantpledgevowword of honor