severity in French
severity in French is sévérité, gravité — severity means the quality of being harsh, strict, or extreme.
severity in French
sévérité
The state of being severe.
gravité
The degree of something undesirable; badness or seriousness.
What does "severity" mean?
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noun The quality of being harsh, strict, or extreme.
"Doctors were surprised by the severity of his symptoms."
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noun The degree to which something bad or serious is present.
"Insurance payouts depend on the severity of the damage."
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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.
- Nurses rate each patient by the severity of their injury before deciding who is seen first.
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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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