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    Juron (en. Oath)

    /zy.ʁɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A word or expression that is a blasphemy or an insult; an offense.
    He let out a curse upon hearing the news.
    Il a lâché un juron en entendant la nouvelle.
    A vulgar or coarse expression, often used in an informal context.
    She used a curse to express her frustration.
    Elle a utilisé un juron pour exprimer sa frustration.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin 'jurare', which means to swear.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    polite curse
    A chosen expression to avoid a vulgar curse.
    juron de politesse
    to let out a curse
    To use a curse spontaneously.
    lâcher un juron
    stock curse
    A curse said without thinking.
    juron à l'emporte-pièce

    Related Words

    insult
    A word or expression that degrades or insults a person.
    injure
    blasphemy
    A word that offends a deity.
    blaspheme
    sacrilege
    An act that desecrates something sacred.
    sacrilège

    Slang Meanings

    Strong familiar insult.
    He insulted his rival with all the curses during the match.
    Il a traité son rival de tous les jurons pendant le match.
    Vulgar words among friends.
    In a moment of anger, he started throwing out funny curses.
    Dans un moment de colère, il a commencé à balancer des jurons amusants.