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How is the word sévir contre translated from French to English

Agir avec fermeté pour faire cesser quelque chose.

Taking strong action to stop something.

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English translation
Cracking down

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  • La police sévit contre le stationnement illégal. — Police are cracking down on illegal parking.

  • En sévissant contre la fraude, la ville a économisé de l'argent. — By cracking down on fare dodging, the city saved money.

  • Sévissent-ils vraiment, ou est-ce que ce sont des paroles ? — Are they really cracking down, or just talking?

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seul handedly seul lonely Seulement only sévère harsh si if si cela ne te dérange pas If you Don't mind si possible If possible si tu veux If you want

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FAQ about “sévir contre”

How is “sévir contre” translated from French?
“sévir contre” translates into English as “Cracking down”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “sévir contre” mean?
Meaning of “sévir contre”: Agir avec fermeté pour faire cesser quelque chose. In English — “Cracking down”.
What part of speech is “sévir contre”?
“sévir contre” is a phrase.
Where can I see examples with “sévir contre”?
Example sentences with “sévir contre” and their English translation are on this page, with more in the VibeLing app.
How can I memorize “sévir contre”?
Add “sévir contre” to your VibeLing vocabulary: you get the translation, transcription and examples, and spaced repetition brings the word back right when you start to forget it.