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
Frustrated with the situation, he began to swear loudly, expressing his discontent.
Frustré par la situation, il a commencé à jurer bruyamment, exprimant son mécontentement.
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
I swear that I did n't eat the last piece of cake; it must have been someone else.
Je jure que je n'ai pas mangé le dernier morceau de gâteau ; ça devait être quelqu'un d'autre.
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
He swore to keep the secret even under intense pressure.
Il a juré de garder le secret même sous une pression intense.
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 president was sworn into office, placing their hand on the Constitution and taking the oath of office.
Le président a prêté serment en entrant en fonction, en plaçant sa main sur la Constitution et en prononçant le serment d'office.
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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