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    Sérieuse (en. Serious)

    /seʁjøz/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    One who takes things with gravity and attention.
    She is very serious about her work.
    Elle est très sérieuse dans son travail.
    One who is important and requires attention.
    This is a serious matter that needs to be discussed.
    C'est une affaire sérieuse qui doit être discutée.
    One who is not funny or light.
    The tone of the conversation was serious.
    Le ton de la conversation était sérieux.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin 'seriosus', meaning 'serious, grave'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to take something seriously
    To consider a situation as important.
    prendre quelque chose au sérieux
    to look serious
    To adopt the appearance or attitude of seriousness.
    avoir l'air sérieux
    the serious tone
    The style of discussion that is serious and not light-hearted.
    le ton sérieux

    Related Words

    seriously
    In a serious manner, with seriousness.
    sérieusement
    serious
    One who has seriousness.
    sérieux

    Slang Meanings

    To mock someone's overly serious reaction.
    Calm down, it's not that serious, we can have a little fun!
    Calme-toi, ce n'est pas si sérieuse, on peut rigoler un peu!
    When someone is said to be 'serious' in a good sense.
    She is serious; she doesn't joke around with her studies.
    Elle est sérieuse, elle ne rigole pas avec ses études.