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How is the word sévère translated from French to English

Rude, cruel ou peu bienveillant.

Severe, cruel, or unkind.

adjective
English translation
harsh

Examples with “sévère”

See how the word “sévère” is used in sentences

  • Sa critique était trop sévère. — His criticism was too harsh.

  • Peu de plantes survivent au rude climat du désert. — Few plants survive the harsh desert climate.

  • La lumière agressive empêchait de bien voir. — The harsh light made it hard to see.

  • Ne sois pas si sévère avec le nouveau. — Don't be so harsh with the new guy.

  • Les hivers ici sont rudes et longs. — The winters here are harsh and long.

  • Peut-on baisser le son agressif des enceintes ? — Can we lower the harsh sound from the speakers?

  • Cela me paraît une façon sévère de le dire. — That sounds like a harsh way to put it.

  • Comment cultivent-ils dans des conditions aussi rudes ? — How do they farm in such harsh conditions?

  • Elle trouvait la texture du tissu assez agressive. — She found the texture of the fabric quite harsh.

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seul alone seul handedly seul lonely Seulement only 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 “sévère”

How is “sévère” translated from French?
“sévère” translates into English as “harsh”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “sévère” mean?
Meaning of “sévère”: Rude, cruel ou peu bienveillant. In English — “harsh”.
What part of speech is “sévère”?
“sévère” is an adjective.
Where can I see examples with “sévère”?
Example sentences with “sévère” and their English translation are on this page, with more in the VibeLing app.
How can I memorize “sévère”?
Add “sévère” 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.