No. 8,692 in French
austère
Strict, severe, or plain.
In a sentence
Le professeur semblait austère mais était en réalité très gentil.
The teacher seemed austere but was actually very kind.
Here, 'austère' describes the professor's demeanor, implying seriousness or strictness without warmth.
Le décor de la pièce était austère, sans aucune décoration colorée.
The room's decor was austere, without any colorful decorations.
In this sentence, 'austère' characterizes the room's decoration as plain or lacking embellishment.
Son style de vie austère reflétait une philosophie de simplicité volontaire.
His austere lifestyle reflected a philosophy of voluntary simplicity.
Here, 'austère' conveys a lifestyle characterized by simplicity and minimalism, without indulgence.
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