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    Sèvère (en. Severe)

    /se.vɛʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who is rigorous, strict in their demands.
    A severe teacher can push students to give their best.
    Un professeur sèvère peut pousser les élèves à donner le meilleur d'eux-mêmes.
    Who causes suffering or damage.
    A severe storm struck the region, causing extensive damage.
    Une sèvère tempête a frappé la région, causant de nombreux dégâts.
    Expressing little mercy.
    The judge imposed a severe penalty for the offense committed.
    Le juge a rendu une peine sèvère pour le délit commis.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'severus', which means 'severe, rigorous'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    severe but fair
    Strict but equitable.
    sèvère mais juste
    to have a severe tone
    To adopt a severe attitude.
    avoir le ton sèvère
    a severe look
    A look that expresses great rigor.
    un regard sèvère

    Related Words

    severity
    The quality of being severe.
    sévérité
    severization
    The act of making something more severe.
    sévérisation
    severely
    In a severe manner.
    sévèrement

    Slang Meanings

    Something impressive or extraordinary.
    This party was severe, everyone was super happy.
    Cette fête était sèvère, tout le monde était super content.
    Difficult or rigorous.
    This internship is severe, but I’m learning a lot.
    Ce stage est sèvère, mais j'apprends beaucoup.