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curses

/ˈkɜːsɪz/ /ˈkɝsɪz/

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noun

Malédictions, sorts

A supernatural detriment or hindrance; a bane.

Examples :

"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.

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noun

Malédictions, injures

A prayer or imprecation that harm may befall someone.

Examples :

"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.

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noun

Malédiction, fléau

The cause of great harm, evil, or misfortune; that which brings evil or severe affliction; torment.

Examples :

"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.

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noun

Juron, injure

A vulgar epithet.

Examples :

"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.

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noun

Les règles, les menstruations

(usually with "the") A woman's menses.

Examples :

"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.

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verb

Maudire

To place a curse upon (a person or object).

Examples :

"The angry witch curses the prince, turning him into a frog. "

La sorcière en colère maudit le prince, le transformant en une grenouille.

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verb

Maudire, jeter des sorts

To call upon divine or supernatural power to send injury upon; to imprecate evil upon; to execrate.

Examples :

"The witch curses her enemies, hoping they will suffer misfortune. "

La sorcière maudit ses ennemis, espérant qu'ils subiront le malheur.

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verb

Maudire, jurer

To speak or shout a vulgar curse or epithet.

Examples :

"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.

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verb

Maudire, jurer

To use offensive or morally inappropriate language.

Examples :

"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.

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verb

Maudire, jeter des sorts

To 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.

Examples :

"His gambling addiction curses his family with constant financial worries. "

Son addiction au jeu maudit sa famille avec des soucis financiers constants.

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interjection

Zut, mince

Expression of annoyance or frustration.

Examples :

""Curses! I forgot my lunch at home!" "

Zut ! J'ai oublié mon déjeuner à la maison !

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