English–French

“oath” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/sɛʁmɑ̃/

Example

Il a prêté serment.

He took an oath.

Illustration for serment (oath)

How to say “oath” in French

“Oath” in French is serment.

A solemn promise spoken in front of others and tied to duty, office, or truthful testimony.

Full entry for serment: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with serment

Elle respecte toujours son serment.

She always keeps her oath.

Tips for using serment

  • Serment belongs to formal usage, while promesse is usually more natural for an ordinary personal promise.

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