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La malédiction
Refers to a divine or supernatural hex. It is a frequent motif in French classical tragedies and historical novels to explain a character's downfall.
Examples in context
La malédiction frappe la famille depuis des générations.
The curse has struck the family for generations.
Il cherche désespérément à lever cette malédiction.
He is desperately seeking to lift this curse.
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