Sévèrement (en. Severely)
/se.vɛʁ.mɑ̃/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adverb
In a manner that expresses great rigor or severity.
He was judged severely for his actions.
Il a été jugé sévèrement pour ses actions.
With intense force.
She severely criticized the project.
Elle a sévèrement critiqué le projet.
In a strict and authoritative manner.
The rules are enforced severely in this institution.
Les règles sont appliquées sévèrement dans cette institution.
Etymology
From Latin 'severus' meaning 'severe'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
severely punished
rigorous punishment
sévèrement puni
severely tested
rigorously evaluated
sévèrement testé
severely controlled
strictly controlled
sévèrement contrôlé
Related Words
severe
Showing rigor.
sévère
rigor
Quality of behavior that refuses all compromise.
rigueur
discipline
Rule of conduct imposed.
discipline
Slang Meanings
Heavily penalized
He got hit hard, severely in fact.
Il a pris cher, sévèrement en fait.
Seriously criticized
His latest film wasn't just severely judged.
Son dernier film n'a pas été que sévèrement jugé.