Jurant (en. Swearing)

/zyʁɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Who uses offensive language or curses.
His language was so profane that he was celebrated outside.
Son langage était si jurant qu'on l'a fêté à l'extérieur.
Who has sworn an oath.
The sworn took office immediately after the ceremony.
Le jurant a pris ses fonctions immédiatement après la cérémonie.

Etymology

From the verb jurer.

Common Phrases and Expressions

cursing and profaner
A person who uses curses excessively.
jurant et profanateur
to swear like a sailor
To use many curses.
jurer comme un marin

Related Words

to swear
To make an oath or express an assertion strongly.
jurer
oath
Solemn commitment, often made before an authority.
serment

Slang Meanings

Direct and vulgar expression commonly used.
He has a cursing language, it sounds like he's laughing with a curse.
Il a un langage jurant, on dirait qu'il rit avec un juron.
To have very familiar speech, often with vulgarities.
His speech is profane, but it makes everyone laugh.
Son discours est jurant, mais il fait rire tout le monde.