grave

grave
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
adjective
a. serious
La situation devient grave. Il faut évacuer la zone.The situation is becoming serious. We need to evacuate the area.
a. serious
C'est une décision grave pour l'avenir de l'entreprise.It's a serious decision for the company's future.
a. solemn
Steeve me répondit d'un ton grave.Steeve answered me in a solemn tone.
b. grave
Le regard de mon oncle était grave et préoccupé.My uncle's look was grave and preoccupied.
a. deep
La voix du chanteur est trop grave pour le rôle.The singer's voice is too deep for the role.
b. low
Les sons graves du violoncelle m'apaisent.The cello's low tones soothe me.
5.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(crazy)
a. nuts
Tu dis n'importe quoi ! T'es grave toi !You're talking nonsense! You're nuts!
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or another adverb (e.g., très, gentiment).
adverb
6.
A very informal word or phrase used by a particular group or community as a substitute for standard language (e.g., joint, john).
(slang)
(extremely)
a. crazy
J'ai fait un cauchemar grave flippant cette nuit !I had a crazy scary nightmare last night!
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Allez !).
interjection
7.
A very informal word or phrase used by a particular group or community as a substitute for standard language (e.g., joint, john).
(slang)
(used to express agreement)
a. totes
C'est chelou ! - Ouais, grave !It's sketchy! - Yeah, totes!
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