Meaning of "damned" in English

The word “damned” is often used as an adjective to describe something that is doomed or cursed. It can also refer to someone who is condemned to suffer eternal punishment in hell. Additionally, "damned" can be used informally to intensify expressions of frustration or anger, functioning as an expletive to emphasize negativity. It conveys a sense of finality and irrevocable judgment when used in a religious context, while colloquially, it serves as a strong modifier to express annoyance.

Meaning of "damned" in French

In French, "damned" or "damné" refers to someone who is condemned or cursed, often in a religious context to eternal punishment or damnation (damnation éternelle). The term can also be used more generally to describe someone or something that is irrevocably lost or doomed. Like in English, in some contexts, it can carry an intensifying effect, highlighting the severity or permanence of the situation. As an adjective, it emphasizes the sense of inevitable misfortune or a state beyond redemption.

Pronunciation of "damned" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /dæmd/

Pronunciation Variations: In American and British English, the pronunciation is generally consistent, though some might pronounce it with a slightly softer 'a' sound in some regions. The 'd' at the end is generally pronounced clearly.

Pronunciation of "damned" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /dam.ne/

Pronunciation Variations: In French, regional accents might slightly affect the emphasis on the second syllable, with the southern accents often using a more open 'a'. The pronunciation can vary slightly in articulation of the nasal sounds depending on the speaker's native region.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

  1. The damned souls were trapped in eternal agony. (Les âmes damnées étaient piégées dans une agonie éternelle.)

  2. I can't believe the damned printer stopped working again! (Je ne peux pas croire que cette fichue imprimante ait encore cessé de fonctionner!)

  3. He was damned to wander the earth forever. (Il était damné à errer sur la terre pour toujours.)

  4. Why is this damned task taking so long? (Pourquoi cette maudite tâche prend-elle autant de temps?)

  5. The damned villain escaped the hero's grasp once more. (Le maudit méchant échappa encore une fois à l'emprise du héros.)

  6. She felt like she was living in a damned cycle of bad luck. (Elle avait l'impression de vivre dans un cycle maudit de malchance.)

  7. The storm turned the entire town into a damned wasteland. (La tempête transformait la ville entière en un désert maudit.)

  8. His damned stubbornness cost them the project. (Sa maudite obstination leur a coûté le projet.)

  9. The damned alarm wouldn't stop ringing. (L'alarme maudite ne cessait de sonner.)

  10. It was a damned shame they canceled the concert. (C'était une vraie honte qu'ils aient annulé le concert.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "damned" in English

Synonyms: cursed, doomed, condemned, accursed, detested, wretched, forsaken, blighted, unhappy, ill-fated.

Antonyms: blessed, fortunate, privileged, saved, redeemed, protected, favored, ajdored, admired, fortunate.

Similar Words: blasted, infernal, accursed, pestilent, abominable, detestable, hellish, wretched, doomed, cursed.

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "damned" in French

Synonyms: maudit, condamné, voué, perdu, infernal, infortuné, pestiféré, abominé, détesté, damné.

Antonyms: béni, sauvé, protégé, privilégié, racheté, favorisé, fortuné, adoré, aimé, chéri.

Similar Words: maudit, foutu, Satanique, impie, haï, perdu, en mauvaise posture, infortuné, déchu, pestilentiel.

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