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    Maudire (en. Curse)

    [mo.diʁ]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To utter words that invoke a curse.
    She cursed the one who wronged her.
    Elle a maudit celui qui lui a fait du tort.
    To detest or accuse someone vehemently.
    He cursed the day he made that decision.
    Il maudit le jour où il a pris cette décision.
    To express dissatisfaction in an aggressive manner.
    He cursed his fate after failing.
    Il maudit son destin après avoir échoué.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'maledicere', composed of 'male' (bad) and 'dicere' (to say).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to curse one's fate
    To lament one’s situation or destiny.
    maudire son sort
    to curse the day when
    To express deep regrets about a past event.
    maudire le jour où

    Related Words

    curse
    A prayer or wish for misfortune.
    malédiction
    war
    An armed conflict where one often curses the enemy.
    guerre

    Slang Meanings

    To express anger informally.
    He started cursing as soon as he saw the price.
    Il a commencé à maudire dès qu'il a vu le prix.
    To rage against an unacceptable situation.
    She cursed like a sailor when her computer crashed.
    Elle a maudit comme un marin quand son ordinateur a planté.