Damnée (en. Damned)

/dɑ̃ne/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A person who has been condemned by a divine authority.
The damned wander in limbo of despair.
Les damnés errent dans des limbes de désespoir.
A state of perdition or eternal suffering.
She has a heavy heart thinking of the damned in hell.
Elle a le cœur lourd en pensant aux damnés de l'enfer.

Etymology

Derived from the verb 'damner', which comes from the Latin 'damnare', meaning to condemn.

Common Phrases and Expressions

damned be he
expression of reproach or curse.
damné soit-il
damned by sufferings
evokes a person plagued by great pain.
damnée de souffrances

Related Words

damnation
State of being damned.
damnation
to damn
To condemn someone to a penalty or suffering.
damner

Slang Meanings

An unlucky person.
He is really damned, nothing is going well in his life.
Il est vraiment damné, rien ne va dans sa vie.
An individual who continually faces disastrous situations.
After everything he has been through, it seems he is damned.
Après tout ce qu'il a traversé, on dirait qu'il est damné.