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severed

UK
/ˈsɛvəd/
US
/ˈsɛvərd/

Translations

severedadjective
UK
/ˈsɛv.əd/
US
/ˈsɛv.ɚd/
coupéSens concret : détaché ou coupé d’un tout ; s’emploie aussi au figuré.
The severed cable caused a power outage in the neighborhood.
Le câble coupé a provoqué une panne de courant dans le quartier.
Additional translations
sectionnéPlus précis pour une séparation nette par coupe, notamment en contexte technique ou médical.
Synonyms
cut off
detached
disconnected
isolated
split
severedpast participle
UK
/ˈsɛvəd/
US
/ˈsɛvɚd/
Past participle of the verb "sever" used adjectivally.
sectionnéEmploi participial, surtout en contexte médical ou matériel.
The rescuers carefully lifted the severed limb.
Les secouristes ont soigneusement soulevé le membre sectionné.
Additional translations
coupéPeut rendre l’idée générale de séparation nette, y compris au sens figuré.
Synonyms
cut
separated
detached
disconnected
amputated
lopped off
sundered
cleft
divided
broken off
seververb

severed

Past Simple

severed
Past Simple
severed
Past Participle
severing
Gerund
UK
/ˈsɛvə/
US
/ˈsɛvər/
The storm severed the power lines, leaving the entire neighborhood without electricity.
La tempête a sectionné les lignes électriques, laissant tout le quartier sans électricité.
After years of disagreements, she decided to sever all ties with her business partner.
Après des années de désaccords, elle a décidé de rompre tout lien avec son associé.
se rompre
The cable severed during the storm, causing the mast to collapse.
Le câble s'est rompu pendant la tempête, provoquant l'effondrement du mât.
Additional translations
couperSens plus général, parfois moins précis que « sectionner ».
se détacherSens intransitif possible selon le contexte matériel.
Synonyms
cut
split
detach
break
disjoin
separate
divide
disengage
Antonyms
join
unite

Definitions

severedadjective
Detached or cut off from something.
The severed cable caused a power outage in the neighborhood.
No longer connected or associated; separated, especially in an abstract or figurative sense.
After years abroad, she felt severed from her cultural roots.
severedpast participle
Having been cut or separated from a whole.
The rescuers carefully lifted the severed limb.
seververb
To divide or separate something by cutting or slicing, especially suddenly and forcibly.
The storm severed the power lines, leaving the entire neighborhood without electricity.
To put an end to a connection or relationship; to break off.
After years of disagreements, she decided to sever all ties with her business partner.
(intransitive) To become separated or broken apart.
The cable severed during the storm, causing the mast to collapse.
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