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    Jurez (en. Swear)

    /ʒyʁɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To take an oath or make a solemn declaration, often before an authority.
    He swears to tell the truth before the court.
    Il jurez de dire la vérité devant le tribunal.
    To assert something forcefully or in an emphatic manner.
    She swears that she has never stolen.
    Elle jurez qu'elle n'a jamais volé.
    To use abusive or obscene language.
    He swears in his anger.
    Il jurez dans sa colère.

    Etymology

    The verb 'jurer' comes from the Latin 'jurare', which means to take an oath.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to curse like a cart driver
    To use a lot of curses or vulgarities.
    jurer comme un charretier
    to swear on someone's head
    To make a solemn promise, committing oneself on someone's life.
    jurer sur la tête de quelqu'un
    to swear allegiance
    To promise to be faithful.
    jurer fidélité

    Related Words

    oath
    A solemn promise, often made before a court or authority.
    serment
    promise
    A commitment or assurance to do something.
    promesse
    insult
    A word or expression that offends.
    injure

    Slang Meanings

    To swear indiscriminately
    Stop swearing indiscriminately, it serves no purpose.
    Arrête de jurer à tort et à travers, ça ne sert à rien.
    To swear on the Bible
    He swears on the Bible that he is telling the truth.
    Il jure sur la Bible qu'il dit la vérité.