No. 2,445 in French
sévèrement
Severely.
In a sentence
Il a été sévèrement puni pour ses actions.
He was severely punished for his actions.
In this context, 'sévèrement' describes the intensity of the punishment, emphasizing its harshness.
Le virage était sévèrement incliné, rendant la conduite difficile.
The turn was severely steep, making driving difficult.
Here, 'sévèrement' illustrates the degree of steepness of the turn, indicating it was very pronounced.
Elle a été sévèrement affectée par la nouvelle.
She was severely affected by the news.
In this usage, 'sévèrement' conveys the profound impact of the news on her, highlighting the intensity of the emotional effect.
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