Usages of sévère
Monsieur, vous êtes très sévère.
Sir, you are very strict.
Le professeur est sévère ou sympa ?
Is the teacher strict or friendly?
C'est un professeur sévère, mais les enfants sont contents.
He is a strict teacher, but the children are happy.
Sa tante n'est pas sévère.
His aunt is not strict.
Les parents étaient sévères ; ils ne toléraient pas les caprices.
The parents were strict; they did not tolerate tantrums.
Le bibliothécaire est très sévère et donne un avertissement.
The librarian is very strict and gives a warning.
Le directeur était cruel et sévère.
The director was cruel and strict.
Le dirigeant est sévère, mais je songe à lui.
The leader is strict, but I am thinking of him.
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