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    Blâmer (en. Blame)

    /blame/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To express a negative judgment or reproach.
    He was blamed for his irresponsible behavior.
    Il a été blâmé pour son comportement irresponsable.
    To place responsibility on someone else.
    She does not want to blame her colleagues for the project's failure.
    Elle ne veut pas blâmer ses collègues pour l'échec du projet.
    To criticize or accuse someone.
    He always blames others for his own mistakes.
    Il blâme toujours les autres pour ses propres erreurs.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'blamer', based on Latin 'blasphemare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to blame wrongly
    To accuse someone without valid reason.
    blâmer à tort
    to blame oneself
    To reproach oneself for one's own mistakes.
    se blâmer soi-même
    to blame fate
    To blame bad luck for one's failures.
    blâmer le sort

    Related Words

    blame
    Reproach or criticism directed at someone.
    blâme
    accusation
    The act of blaming or reproaching.
    accusation
    responsibility
    The duty to bear the consequences of one's actions.
    responsabilité

    Slang Meanings

    To blame someone in an informal way.
    He blamed his buddy for the failed evening.
    Il a blâmé son pote pour la soirée ratée.
    To accuse someone in an exaggerated manner.
    She blames everyone for her problems.
    Elle blâme tout le monde pour ses problèmes.