Skip to content

abjurer

renounce, abjure

verb ab-zhoo-REH Rare

Origin: Latin abjurare (to deny on oath)

Usage Note

Abjurer carries a strong formal or religious register, referring to a solemn public renunciation of a belief or allegiance. It is closely linked to abjuration (f), the act of abjuring. In modern usage it is literary and rare; everyday French would say renoncer à instead.

Examples

"Il a abjuré sa foi devant la cour."

Natural Translation

He abjured his faith before the court.

Explore French by topic