No. 11,934 in French
sévit
"Sévit" means "acts harshly" or "cracks down."
In a sentence
La tempête sévit dans la région depuis trois jours.
The storm has been raging in the region for three days.
In this sentence, 'sévit' is used to describe the storm's severe presence and its ongoing impact on the region.
Elle sévit contre les comportements indisciplinés dans sa classe.
She takes strict action against unruly behaviors in her class.
Here, 'sévit' denotes the person's active measures or strict actions to control and manage certain behaviours.
Lorsque le virus sévit, il est important de prendre des précautions.
When the virus spreads widely, it is important to take precautions.
In this example, 'sévit' is used in the context of describing the widespread presence or effect of the virus.
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