English–French
“severely” in French
Pronunciation
IPA/luʁdəmɑ̃/
Example
Il a été lourdement blessé dans l'accident.
He was severely injured in the accident.
How to say “severely” in French
“Severely” in French is lourdement.
A heavy force pressing on a body or situation.
Example sentences with lourdement
Elle respirait lourdement après la course.
She was breathing heavily after the race.
Tips for using lourdement
- With injuries or penalties, gravement often states seriousness more directly, while lourdement emphasizes the severity or scale of the effect.
Other French words for “severely”
Il a été sévèrement blessé dans l'accident.
He was severely injured in the accident.