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English to French Dictionary

swore Meaning in French (swore signification en français)

jurer
Synonymes:prêter sermentdire des gros mots
jurer in English:swore
Phonetic:ʒy.ʁe
Plural: swore
Quick Answer • En bref

La signification de swore en français est jurer. (Déclarer ou promettre solennellement sous serment, en invoquant souvent un être divin ou un objet sacré.)

Definitions of Swore

  1. 1
    verb
    jurer

    To declare or promise solemnly on oath, often invoking a divine being or sacred object.

    Déclarer ou promettre solennellement sous serment, en invoquant souvent un être divin ou un objet sacré.

  2. 2
    verb(informal)
    jurer

    To use offensive, vulgar, or blasphemous language, often out of anger or frustration.

    Utiliser un langage offensant, vulgaire ou blasphématoire, souvent par colère ou frustration.

Example Sentences

formal

“He swore an oath of loyalty to the king.”

Il a prêté serment de fidélité au roi.

casual

“She swore she would never tell anyone his secret.”

Elle a juré qu'elle ne lui dirait jamais son secret.

casual

“When he hit his thumb, he swore loudly.”

Quand il s'est cogné le pouce, il a juré bruyamment.

Synonyms (Synonymes)

In French:

prêter sermentdire des gros mots

In English:

vowedpledgedaffirmed

Antonyms (Antonymes)

In French:

se tairebénir

In English:

deniedretractedbroke

Inflected Word Forms

infinitiveswear
third person singularswears
past participlesworn
present participleswearing
nounoath

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

swear by somethingidiom

To have great confidence in something or someone.

swear inphrasal_verb

To administer an oath to someone, especially when they take up an official position.

swear off somethingphrasal_verb

To promise to give up something, often a bad habit.