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    Imprécations (en. Imprecations)

    /ɛ̃.pʁe.ka.sjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Formulas or speeches through which one wishes harm to someone.
    He hurled curses at those who had betrayed him.
    Il a lancé des imprécations contre ceux qui l'avaient trahi.
    Very strong expressions of discontent or anger.
    His curses echoed throughout the room after his defeat.
    Ses imprécations résonnaient dans toute la salle après sa défaite.
    To direct a curse or a harmful wish towards someone.
    She easily shared her curses when she was angry.
    Elle partageait facilement ses imprécations lorsqu'elle était en colère.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'imprecationem', from 'imprecari', which means 'to invoke, to pray, to curse'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to cast curses
    To express wishes of misfortune towards someone.
    jeter des imprécations
    bitter curses
    Expressions of anger and indignation that are very intense.
    imprécations amères

    Related Words

    curse
    A wish for misfortune or adversity towards someone.
    malédiction
    insult
    A hurtful or offensive remark.
    insulte
    desecration
    An act that shows disrespect towards something sacred.
    profanation

    Slang Meanings

    Colloquial language to express anger or indignation.
    He used curses in response to an injustice.
    Il a utilisé des imprécations en réponse à une injustice.
    Vulgar expressions to show disagreement.
    His curses were so unusual that they shocked the audience.
    Ses imprécations étaient tellement inhabituelles qu'elles ont choqué l'auditoire.