Translation of "severe" to French

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Dictionary translations for "severe"

severe [sɪˈvɪə] adjective

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sévère

His criticisms were very severe.

Ses critiques étaient très sévères.

violent (storm)

A severe ocean storm hit the West Indies.

Une violente tempête océanique frappa les Caraïbes.

dur (circumstances)

serré (competition)

rigoureux (discipline)

draconien (measure)

strict (requirement)

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Phrases with "severe" (6)

severe earthquake - tremblement de terre désastreux
severe acute respiratory syndrome - Syndrome Respiratoire Aigu Sévère
severe acute respiratory syndrome ( sars ) - Syndrome Respiratoire Aigu Sévère (SRAS)
severe case - cas grave
severe difficulty - grave difficulté
severe error - erreur sévère

Contexts with "severe"

His criticisms were very severe. Ses critiques étaient très sévères.

The crop was blasted by the severe winter. Les récoltes furent dévastées par un hiver rude.

A severe ocean storm hit the West Indies. Une violente tempête océanique frappa les Caraïbes.

He was severe with his children. Il était sévère avec ses enfants.

On the whole, Canada has a severe climate. Dans l'ensemble, le Canada a un rude climat.

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