This is the 11934th most frequent French word.
sévit
"Sévit" means "acts harshly" or "cracks down."
In this sentence, 'sévit' is used to describe the storm's severe presence and its ongoing impact on the region.
La tempête sévit dans la région depuis trois jours.
The storm has been raging in the region for three days.
Here, 'sévit' denotes the person's active measures or strict actions to control and manage certain behaviours.
Elle sévit contre les comportements indisciplinés dans sa classe.
She takes strict action against unruly behaviors in her class.
In this example, 'sévit' is used in the context of describing the widespread presence or effect of the virus.