swear
swear
swɛr
sver
British pronunciation
/swˈe‌ə/

Définition et signification de « swear » en anglais

to swear
01

jurer, blasphémer

to use offensive or vulgar language in order to express strong emotions
Intransitive
to swear definition and meaning
example
Exemples
The angry driver started to swear at other motorists after a traffic altercation.
Le conducteur en colère a commencé à jurer contre les autres automobilistes après une altercation routière.
02

jurer

to state that what one is saying is true
Transitive: to swear that
to swear definition and meaning
example
Exemples
She swore on her professional reputation that the data was accurate.
Elle a juré sur sa réputation professionnelle que les données étaient exactes.
03

jurer, faire le serment

to strongly promise something, usually in serious or formal situations
Transitive: to swear to do sth
to swear definition and meaning
example
Exemples
She swears to always stand by her best friend's side.
Elle jure de toujours rester aux côtés de sa meilleure amie.
04

jurer, prêter serment

to require someone to make a formal declaration or promise while invoking a sacred or binding authority
Ditransitive: to swear sb to do sth | to swear sb to sth
example
Exemples
The jury was sworn to secrecy, promising not to discuss the case outside the courtroom.
Le jury a été juré au secret, promettant de ne pas discuter de l'affaire en dehors de la salle d'audience.
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