Damnation (en. Damnation)

/dɑm.ne.sjɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Eternal condemnation to sufferings.
His life was a struggle against his own damnation.
Sa vie était une lutte contre sa propre damnation.
State of someone who is lost or condemned.
He fought against the damnation of his soul.
Il a lutté contre la damnation de son âme.
Moral or spiritual reprobation.
The damnation of his deeds haunted him every night.
La damnation de ses actes le hantait chaque nuit.

Etymology

Comes from the Latin 'damnatio', which means 'condemnation'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

eternal damnation
Perpetual condemnation to hell.
damnation éternelle
foreseen damnation
Inevitable tragic fate.
damnation annoncée
to strike with damnation
To morally condemn someone.
frapper de damnation
to live in damnation
To lead a life of suffering or despair.
vivre dans la damnation

Related Words

to damn
To condemn someone to sufferings, especially spiritual ones.
damner
reprobate
One who is declared guilty or cursed.
réprouvé
suffering
State of pain and distress.
souffrance

Slang Meanings

To use damnation in a humorous way.
He said his duty was a damnation.
Il a dit que son devoir était une damnation.
A feeling of despair in the face of a situation.
When the power went out, I thought of my damnation.
Quand le courant a sauté, j'ai pensé à ma damnation.