French Conversation · Level 31
89 words
French word
jurer
Pronunciation
IPA/ʒyʁe/
Meaning
- verbswear
Example
Je jure de te dire la vérité.
I swear to tell you the truth.
More examples
Il jure sur la bible qu'il est innocent.
He swears on the Bible that he is innocent.
Core concept
A speaker uses a solemn oath to promise an act or assert that a statement is true.
Common phrases
jurer de
swear to ___
jurer sur la bible
swear on the Bible
jurer fidélité
swear loyalty
Similar words
promettre: To give someone a firm promise about future conduct.
s'engager: To undertake a commitment or responsibility personally.
assurer: To reassure someone by giving confident assurance.
Definition in French
Faire un serment solennel; affirmer avec force qu'une chose est vraie ou qu'on tiendra un engagement.
Word origin
French jurer comes through Old French from Latin iurare, 'to swear', and is related to Latin ius, 'law' or 'right'.
Usage tips
- Jurer commonly takes de plus an infinitive for a promise, as in jurer de dire la vérité.