blâter

Blâter is a French verb that translates to "to blame" or "to find fault with" in English. It is commonly used in everyday conversation to express disapproval or to assign responsibility for something negative. The verb is conjugated like other regular -er verbs in French, with standard endings applied to the stem blâm-. For example, the present tense forms include "je blâme" (I blame), "tu blâmes" (you blame), and "il/elle/on blâme" (he/she/one blames).

The noun form of blâter is "blâme," which means "blame," "fault," or "reprimand." This noun can refer to the act of blaming someone or a formal expression of disapproval, such as a written reprimand. For instance, a teacher might give a student a "blâme" for misbehavior. The verb blâter can also be used reflexively as "se blâmer," meaning "to blame oneself." This typically occurs when someone acknowledges their own wrongdoing or takes responsibility for a mistake.

The word "blâter" itself has its roots in the Latin word "blasphemare," which originally meant to speak evil of or to insult. Over time, the meaning evolved to encompass the more general sense of finding fault or assigning blame. While the direct English equivalent is "to blame," the French verb can sometimes carry a slightly stronger connotation of harsh criticism or condemnation depending on the context.