Usage examples of "sévères" in French with translation to English

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Ses critiques étaient très sévères. His criticisms were very severe.
Ses critiques furent très sévères. His criticisms were very severe.
Les symptômes de manque sont plus sévères que je ne pensais. The withdrawal symptoms are more severe than I thought.
L'introduction de plantes et animaux étrangers peut causer des dommages sévères aux écosystèmes. The introduction of foreign plants and animals can cause severe damage to ecosystems.
Il était sévère avec ses enfants. He was severe with his children.
Il est moins sévère que notre professeur. He is less strict than our teacher.
Il me jeta un regard sévère. He gave me a stern look.
En dépit d'un extérieur sévère, elle avait une certaine vulnérabilité qui la rendait assez attachante. Despite her hard exterior, she had a certain vulnerability that made her quite endearing.
Le professeur avait un air sévère. The teacher wore a harsh expression on his face.
Il n'y a pas moyen de savoir quand un séisme sévère se produira à Tokyo. There is no knowing when a severe earthquake will happen in Tokyo.
L'instituteur est sévère avec ses élèves. The teacher is strict with his students.
Marie regarda Tom d'un regard sévère. Mary gave Tom a stern look.
Heureux qui, dans ses vers, sait d'une voix légère passer du grave au doux, du plaisant au sévère. Happy him who with ease can steer, from grave to gay, from lively to severe.
Mon père est très sévère avec moi. My father is very strict with me.
Son regard sévère l'a fait se taire. Her stern look got him to quit talking.
Scott a reçu une éducation très sévère. Scott received a very strict education.
Son ton sévère et sa voix forte masquaient sa sensibilité intérieure et sa nature attentionnée. His stern tone and loud voice belied his inner sensitivity and caring nature.
Ne sois pas trop sévère. Ce ne sont que des enfants. Don't be too strict. They're just kids.
La faim est l'une des misères les plus sévères. Hunger is one of the strongest griefs.
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