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severity in French

severity in French is sévérité, gravité — severity means the quality of being harsh, strict, or extreme.

severity in French

sévérité
noun
The state of being severe.
gravité
noun
The degree of something undesirable; badness or seriousness.

What does "severity" mean?

  1. noun The quality of being harsh, strict, or extreme.
    "Doctors were surprised by the severity of his symptoms."
  2. noun The degree to which something bad or serious is present.
    "Insurance payouts depend on the severity of the damage."

severity in a sentence

  • Doctors were surprised by the severity of his symptoms.
  • The severity of the punishment shocked the courtroom.
  • Insurance payouts depend on the severity of the damage.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "severity" in French?

"severity" in French is sévérité, gravité. severity means: The quality of being harsh, strict, or extreme.

How do you use "severity" in a sentence?

Example: "Doctors were surprised by the severity of his symptoms." In French, "severity" is sévérité, gravité.

Are there other ways to say "severity" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "severity": sévérité, gravité.

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