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    Jurer (en. Swear)

    /ʒy.ʁe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To solemnly promise to do something.
    He swore to tell the truth.
    Il a juré de dire la vérité.
    To express anger or indignation through curses.
    He cursed after injuring himself.
    Il a juré après s'être blessé.
    To make light of or to make something seem less serious.
    She swore not to worry anymore.
    Elle a juré de ne plus s'inquiéter.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'iurare', meaning to swear.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to swear like a stevedore
    To swear in a very vulgar manner.
    jurer comme un charretier
    to swear loyalty
    To promise to remain faithful.
    jurer fidélité
    to swear with one's hand on one's heart
    To say something in a very sincere way.
    jurer la main sur le cœur

    Related Words

    oath
    Solemn affirmation sworn by an individual.
    serment
    legal
    Related to law or jurisprudence.
    juridique
    jurisprudence
    Study of court decisions and law.
    jurisprudence

    Slang Meanings

    To swear outrageously.
    He started to swear like a firefighter during the accident.
    Il a commencé à jurer comme un pompier lors de l'accident.
    To swear in a humorous sense.
    She jokingly swore that it wasn't her who ate the last piece of cake.
    Elle a juré en rigolant que ce n'était pas elle qui avait mangé le dernier morceau de gâteau.