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stern

UK
/stɜːn/
US
/stɜrn/

Translations

sternnoun
sterns
pl
UK
/stɜːn/
US
/stɝn/
poupeTerme nautique.
The captain stood at the stern, watching the horizon as the ship sailed away.
Le capitaine se tenait à la poupe, regardant l’horizon tandis que le navire s’éloignait.
Additional translations
fessesFamilier.
arrièrePar extension, pour l’arrière d’un véhicule, notamment d’un avion.
Synonyms
aft
rear
back
sternpost
transom
hindpart
aft-deck
rear end
sternmost
sternadjective
sterner
Comp.
sternest
Super.
UK
/stɜːn/
US
/stɜrn/
sévèreSe dit d’une personne, d’un regard ou d’une attitude : rigide, inflexible.
The teacher's stern expression made it clear that she would not tolerate any misbehavior in her class.
L’expression sévère de la professeure montrait clairement qu’elle ne tolérerait aucun mauvais comportement dans sa classe.
strictS’emploie surtout pour une autorité, une discipline ou des règles.
His stern demeanor intimidated the new recruits, ensuring they followed orders without question.
Son attitude stricte intimida les nouvelles recrues et les amena à suivre les ordres sans discuter.
Additional translations
de poupeEmploi nautique.
Synonyms
strict
severe
harsh
austere
grim
serious
rigid
uncompromising
Antonyms
lenient
gentle
soft

Definitions

sternnoun
The rear part of a ship or boat.
The captain stood at the stern, watching the horizon as the ship sailed away.
A person's buttocks or rear end (informal).
After slipping on the icy sidewalk, she landed hard on her stern and winced in pain.
The rear part of a vehicle other than a boat, such as an aircraft (extended use).
The luggage was stored near the stern of the plane.
sternadjective
Serious and unrelenting, especially in the assertion of authority and exercise of discipline.
The teacher's stern expression made it clear that she would not tolerate any misbehavior in her class.
Severe in manner or appearance; strict or harsh.
His stern demeanor intimidated the new recruits, ensuring they followed orders without question.
(Nautical, attributive) Situated at, toward, or relating to the stern of a vessel.
The crew repaired the stern ladder before the next voyage.
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