French Word · Intermediate
sévir
to crack down, clamp down
Pronunciation: /se.viʁ/
Meaning
to crack down, clamp down
Example
Il faut sévir contre cet abus.
We must crack down on this abuse.
Practice tips
- Practice sévir out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this French word is for intermediate-level learners.