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serious (earnest, not joking)
reliable; conscientious; hardworking
Il est sérieux dans son travail.
He is serious about his work.
seriousness; gravity
reliability
Son sérieux a convaincu les recruteurs.
His seriousness convinced the recruiters.
Seriously?
Really?
For real?
Sérieux ? Tu vas y aller seul ?
Seriously? You're going alone?
Notes
GENERAL INFO
"Sérieux" is an adjective meaning "serious," "earnest," "reliable," or "important."
USAGE
It describes people or things. For example, "Il est sérieux" (He is serious/reliable) or "C'est une affaire sérieuse" (It's a serious matter). It can also be a noun: "le sérieux de la situation" (the seriousness of the situation).
TRAPS
Remember agreement: "sérieuse" (feminine singular), "sérieux" (masculine plural, same form as masculine singular), "sérieuses" (feminine plural). For "severe" or "critical" (e.g., illness), "grave" is often used instead of "sérieux."