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Dictionary translations for "sévère"

sévère adjective

sévère / sévère / sévères / sévères

severe [sɪˈvɪə] (punition, beauté)

Il était sévère avec ses enfants.

He was severe with his children.

strict [strɪkt] (discipline)

Il est moins sévère que notre professeur.

He is less strict than our teacher.

austere [ɔsˈtɪə] (caractère)

cruel [kruəl] (conduite)

rigorous [ˈrɪɡərəs] (contrôle)

censorious (personne)

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Phrases with "sévère" (11)

censure sévère concurrence sévère insomnie sévère syndrome respiratoire aigu sévère contrôle sévère déficience auditive sévère déficience intellectuelle sévère déficience mentale sévère personne ayant une déficience intellectuelle sévère sévère syndrome respiratoire aigu

Contexts with "sévère"

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.

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