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swear in French

swear in French is jurer, gronder — swear means to make a solemn promise or formal declaration, often under oath.

swear in French

jurer
verb
(ambitransitive) To use offensive, profane, or obscene language.
gronder
verb
(ambitransitive) To use offensive, profane, or obscene language.

What does "swear" mean?

  1. verb To make a solemn promise or formal declaration, often under oath.
    "The witness had to swear to tell the truth before testifying."
  2. verb To use rude, crude, or offensive language.
    "He swore loudly after stubbing his toe."

swear in a sentence

  • The witness had to swear to tell the truth before testifying.
  • I swear I'll pay you back by Friday.
  • He swore loudly after stubbing his toe.
  • Try not to swear in front of the kids.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "swear" in French?

"swear" in French is jurer, gronder. swear means: To make a solemn promise or formal declaration, often under oath.

How do you use "swear" in a sentence?

Example: "The witness had to swear to tell the truth before testifying." In French, "swear" is jurer, gronder.

Are there other ways to say "swear" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "swear": jurer, gronder.

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