Jurons (en. Swear words)

/zyʁɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Words or expressions that express insults or blasphemies.

He yelled curse words after stubbing his toe.

Il a proféré des jurons en se cognant le pied.

Coarse language used in stressful situations.

Curse words are often heard in sports.

Les jurons sont souvent entendus dans les sports.

Offensive terms that can be heard in less formal speeches.

She used curse words while arguing.

Elle a utilisé des jurons en se disputant.

The word 'curse words' comes from the verb 'to curse', which means to utter blasphemies.

to curse like a sailor

To use very vulgar language.

jurer comme un charretier

to curse in well-chosen language

To use curse words in a conversation with education.

jurer dans un langage bien choisi

curse words and shouts

To express a lot of strong emotions often with offensive words.

des jurons et des cris

to curse

To utter curse words or offensive words.

jurer

insult

A term or expression that offends someone.

injure

to blaspheme

Saying something sacrilegious or offensive regarding religious subjects.

blasphemer

Informal and vulgar terms expressing intense frustration.

When he lost, he started throwing out curse words.

Quand il a perdu, il a commencé à balancer des jurons.

Popular expressions for referring to vulgar terms.

Some young people use curse words without thinking.

Certains jeunes utilisent des jurons sans y penser.