severing

UK
/ˈsɛvərɪŋ/
US
/ˈsɛvərɪŋ/
severingnoun
severings
pl
Traductions
The severing of diplomatic ties between the two countries led to increased tensions.
La rupture des relations diplomatiques entre les deux pays a entraîné une montée des tensions.
Traductions supplémentaires
Définitions
The act or process of cutting off or separating something, especially a connection or relationship.
The severing of diplomatic ties between the two countries led to increased tensions.
severinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈsɛv.ər.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈsɛv.ɚ.ɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe something that cuts off or separates.
Traductions
coupantTechnique
The surgeon used a severing instrument to remove the damaged tissue.
Le chirurgien a utilisé un instrument coupant pour retirer le tissu endommagé.
Définitions
Acting to cut off or separate; causing severance.
The surgeon used a severing instrument to remove the damaged tissue.
seververb

severing

Gerund

severed
Past Simple
severed
Past Participle
severing
Gerund
UK
/ˈsɛvə/
US
/ˈsɛvər/
Traductions
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.
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.
Traductions supplémentaires
se détacherSens intransitif possible selon le contexte matériel.
couperSens plus général, parfois moins précis que « sectionner ».
Définitions
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.