sévère

/se.vɛʁ/

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

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.