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    Blâme (en. Blame)

    /blam/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Reproach or criticism directed at someone regarding their actions.
    He received a blame for being late to work.
    Il a reçu un blâme pour son retard au travail.
    Synonym for guilt or responsibility in a failure.
    The blame was attributed to poor communication between teams.
    Le blâme a été attribué à la mauvaise communication entre les équipes.
    Official disapproval received from an authority.
    The administration's decision resulted in collective blame.
    La décision de l'administration a entraîné un blâme collectif.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'blamare', meaning to reprimand.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    collective blame
    Shared guilt among several people.
    blâme collectif
    moral blame
    Reproach related to ethical or moral considerations.
    blâme moral
    to bear the blame
    To accept responsibility for something negative.
    porter le blâme

    Related Words

    reproach
    Expression of disagreement or criticism regarding someone's actions.
    reproche
    guilt
    State of those judged responsible for a mistake or crime.
    culpabilité
    sanction
    Punitive measure taken against an individual or group.
    sanction

    Slang Meanings

    Mild or trivial accusation.
    It's just a blame, it doesn't deserve to get upset.
    C'est juste un blâme, ça ne mérite pas de s'énerver.
    Informal criticism among friends.
    He gave me a blame for my choice of movie last night.
    Il m'a fait un blâme pour mon choix de film hier soir.