stern in French
stern in French is sévère, austère, poupe — stern means serious and strict in manner; harsh or severe.
stern in French
sévère
austère
Grim and forbidding in appearance.
poupe
(nautical) The rear part (after end) of a ship or other vessel.
arrière
(nautical) The rear part (after end) of a ship or other vessel.
What does "stern" mean?
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adjective Serious and strict in manner; harsh or severe.
"The teacher gave the boys a stern warning."
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noun The rear end of a ship or boat.
"Waves crashed over the stern as the storm picked up."
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stern in a sentence
- The teacher gave the boys a stern warning.
- Her stern expression made it clear she wasn't joking.
- Waves crashed over the stern as the storm picked up.
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What is "stern" in French?
"stern" in French is sévère, austère, poupe. stern means: Serious and strict in manner; harsh or severe.
How do you use "stern" in a sentence?
Example: "The teacher gave the boys a stern warning." In French, "stern" is sévère, austère, poupe.
Are there other ways to say "stern" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "stern": sévère, austère, poupe, arrière.
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