sévère
/se.vɛʁ/
1.
adjectivemasculine | feminineSing | Plur
strict
stern
harsh (in behaviour, rules or discipline)
Mon prof de maths est vraiment trop sévère avec nous.
My math teacher is really too strict with us.
Synonyms:strict, rigoureux, austère, intransigeant, dur
2.
adjectivemasculine | feminineSing | Plur
serious
severe
grave (used for illness, accidents, damage, weather, sanctions)
Il a eu un accident sévère; il est hospitalisé mais stable.
He had a serious accident; he's hospitalized but stable.
Synonyms:grave, sérieux, important, violent
