English–French
“curse” in French
Pronunciation
IPA/modiʁ/
Example
Je maudis ce jour-là.
I curse that day.
How to say “curse” in French
“Curse” in French is maudire.
A speaker marks someone or something as deserving condemnation, with words that can carry either a curse or a fierce insult.
Example sentences with maudire
Il maudit sa chance.
He curses his luck.
Tips for using maudire
- Maudire is strong and often literary or expressive; everyday speech more often uses insulter for a direct insult or dire du mal de for speaking ill of someone.
Other French words for “curse”
On dit qu'il y a une malédiction sur cette maison.
They say there is a curse on this house.