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stern

/stɜːn/ /stɝn/

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adjective

Sévère, strict

Having a hardness and severity of nature or manner.

Examples :

"The teacher gave a stern warning to the students who were talking during the exam. "

Le professeur a donné un avertissement sévère aux élèves qui parlaient pendant l'examen.

character attitude

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adjective

Sévère, austère

Grim and forbidding in appearance.

Examples :

"The teacher's stern face showed her disapproval of the noisy classroom. "

Le visage sévère de la professeure montrait sa désapprobation de la classe bruyante.

appearance character attitude

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noun

Poupe

The rear part or after end of a ship or vessel.

Examples :

"From the dock, we watched the boat slowly back out, careful to avoid scraping its stern against the pier. "

Depuis le quai, nous avons regardé le bateau reculer lentement, en faisant attention à ne pas frotter sa poupe contre la jetée.

nautical part vehicle

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noun

Pouppe, arrière

The post of management or direction.

Examples :

"From the stern of the boat, the captain expertly navigated the choppy waters. "

De la poupe du bateau, le capitaine a navigué avec expertise dans les eaux agitées.

organization direction

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noun

Arrière, poupe

The hinder part of anything.

Examples :

"The boat's stern was painted a deep blue. "

L'arrière du bateau était peint en bleu profond.

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noun

Queue

The tail of an animal; now used only of the tail of a dog.

Examples :

"The dog wagged its stern happily. "

Le chien remuait joyeusement sa queue.

animal part anatomy

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noun

Sterne noire

A bird, the black tern.

Examples :

"The stern, a black tern, flew over the lake near the school. "

La sterne noire a volé au-dessus du lac près de l'école.