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    Jurait (en. Swore)

    /ʒyʁɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To express with certainty, promise or affirm something solemnly.
    He swore that he was not lying.
    Il jurait qu'il ne mentait pas.
    To resort to an oath to confirm the truth of one's words.
    She swore that this story was true.
    Elle jurait que cette histoire était vraie.
    To use offensive or blasphemous terms.
    He constantly swore under pressure.
    Il jurait constamment sous la pression.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin 'jurare', meaning 'to swear'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to swear on someone's head
    To make a very solemn oath.
    jurer sur la tête de quelqu'un
    to swear like a pagan
    To use coarse or vulgar language.
    jurer comme un païen
    to swear loyalty
    To promise to remain loyal.
    jurer fidélité

    Related Words

    to swear
    Verb meaning to take an oath or to formally promise.
    jurer
    legal
    Related to law or justice.
    juridique
    jurisprudence
    A set of judicial decisions and laws in force.
    jurisprudence

    Slang Meanings

    To swear on something
    He swore on his mother that he was telling the truth.
    Il jurait sur sa mère qu'il disait la vérité.
    To swear without a doubt
    She swore without a doubt that this plan would work.
    Elle jurait à n'en pas douter que ce plan fonctionnerait.