sevrer

Definition & Meaning of "sevrer"in French

sevrer
01

to wean

habituer progressivement un bébé ou un jeune enfant à ne plus dépendre du lait maternel
sevrer definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Composition
phrasal
Action verb
Inseparable
Auxiliary verb
avoir
1st person singular
sèvre
1st person plural
sevrons
Future 1st person
sevrerai
Past participle
sevré
Imperfect 1st person plural
sevrions
Examples
Le pédiatre conseille de sevrer progressivement le nourrisson.
The pediatrician advises gradually weaning the infant.
02

to come off, to wean oneself, to detox

arrêter progressivement une dépendance à une substance (tabac, alcool, médicaments, etc.)
Examples
Se sevrer de l' alcool nécessite souvent un suivi médical.
Weaning off alcohol often requires medical supervision.
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