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    Sévérité (en. Severity)

    [se.ve.ri.te]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The state of being severe or strict.
    The severity of her gaze was impressive.
    La sévérité de son regard était impressionnante.
    The seriousness of a situation or behavior.
    The severity of the punishment surprised everyone.
    La sévérité de la sanction a surpris tout le monde.
    Rigorousness in principles or rules.
    She applied severity in her evaluation of her students.
    Elle a appliqué la sévérité dans l'évaluation de ses élèves.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'severitas', derived from 'severus', meaning 'severe'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To show severity
    To manifest a strict or rigorous behavior.
    faire preuve de sévérité
    To act with severity
    To make firm and strict decisions.
    agir avec sévérité
    The severity of the rules
    The strict requirement of established standards.
    la sévérité des règles

    Related Words

    Severe
    Who manifests great rigor or austerity.
    sévère
    Rigor
    Strictness in the application of rules.
    rigueur
    Hardness
    The harsh or severe nature of a situation.
    dureté

    Slang Meanings

    To take things seriously.
    He always acts with a severity that impresses.
    Il agit toujours avec une sévérité qui impressionne.
    To be too strict or severe.
    Stop with your severity, relax a little.
    Arrête avec ta sévérité, détends-toi un peu.