noun🔗ShareMalédictions, sortsA supernatural detriment or hindrance; a bane."The family believed the sudden string of bad luck was due to the curses placed on their ancestors long ago. "La famille croyait que la série soudaine de malchance était due aux malédictions lancées sur leurs ancêtres il y a longtemps.cursemythologyreligiontheologysupernaturalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMalédictions, injuresA prayer or imprecation that harm may befall someone."Driven by anger, the frustrated student muttered curses under his breath after failing the exam. "Poussé par la colère, l'étudiant frustré marmonna des malédictions entre ses dents après avoir échoué à l'examen.cursereligionsoulsupernaturaltheologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMalédiction, fléauThe cause of great harm, evil, or misfortune; that which brings evil or severe affliction; torment."Poverty can be one of the worst curses a family can face. "La pauvreté peut être l'une des pires malédictions auxquelles une famille puisse être confrontée.cursedisastersufferingnegativesupernaturalreligiontheologysoulChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareJuron, injureA vulgar epithet."The teacher warned the student not to use curses in the classroom. "Le professeur a averti l'élève de ne pas utiliser d'injures en classe.curselanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLes règles, les menstruations(usually with "the") A woman's menses."Her mother told her she'd need to buy sanitary pads because she expected the curses to start soon. "Sa mère lui a dit qu'elle devrait acheter des serviettes hygiéniques parce qu'elle s'attendait à ce que ses règles commencent bientôt.physiologybodysexChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMaudireTo place a curse upon (a person or object)."The angry witch curses the prince, turning him into a frog. "La sorcière en colère maudit le prince, le transformant en une grenouille.cursereligionmythologysupernaturalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMaudire, jeter des sortsTo call upon divine or supernatural power to send injury upon; to imprecate evil upon; to execrate."The witch curses her enemies, hoping they will suffer misfortune. "La sorcière maudit ses ennemis, espérant qu'ils subiront le malheur.cursereligionmythologytheologysupernaturalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMaudire, jurerTo speak or shout a vulgar curse or epithet."When the carpenter hit his thumb with the hammer, he curses under his breath. "Quand le charpentier s'est frappé le pouce avec le marteau, il a juré entre ses dents.curselanguagecommunicationwordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMaudire, jurerTo use offensive or morally inappropriate language."The angry driver curses at the car that cut him off. "Le conducteur en colère jure contre la voiture qui lui a grillé la priorité.curselanguagemoralcommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMaudire, jeter des sortsTo bring great evil upon; to be the cause of serious harm or unhappiness to; to furnish with that which will be a cause of deep trouble; to afflict or injure grievously; to harass or torment."His gambling addiction curses his family with constant financial worries. "Son addiction au jeu maudit sa famille avec des soucis financiers constants.cursereligionsupernaturaltheologysufferingsoulnegativeactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
interjection🔗ShareZut, minceExpression of annoyance or frustration.""Curses! I forgot my lunch at home!" "Zut ! J'ai oublié mon déjeuner à la maison !emotioncurselanguageexclamationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
