Curse

"Curse" in French

juron

(vulgar epithet)

malédiction

(supernatural detriment)

malédiction

(prayer that harm may befall someone)

mauvais sort

(supernatural detriment)

mauvais sort

(prayer that harm may befall someone)

gronder

(to use offensive language)

jurer

(to use offensive language)

maudire

(to place a curse upon)

maudire

(to call upon divine or supernatural power to send injury upon)

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