English–French
“serious” in French
How to say “serious” in French
“Serious” in French is grave.
A matter that feels weighty and serious, or, informally, simply much more intense than usual.
Example sentences with grave
Son état est grave après l'accident.
His condition is serious after the accident.
Tips for using grave
- Grave has the same written form for masculine and feminine singular agreement, as in un accident grave and une blessure grave.
Other French words for “serious”
Il est très sérieux au travail.
He is very serious at work.