several

Signification

Det

Consisting of a number more than one (especially, more than two) but not very many.

Adj

1. (obsolete) Separate, distinct; particular.
2. A number of different; various.
3. Separable, capable of being treated separately.

Adv

By itself; severally.

Noun

1. (obsolete) An area of land in private ownership (as opposed to common land).
2. Each particular taken singly; an item; a detail; an individual.
3. An enclosed or separate place; enclosure.
4. A woman's loose outer garment, capable of being worn as a shawl, or in other forms.

Coupé comme

sev‧er‧al

Prononcé comme (IPA)

/ˈsɛv(ə)ɹəl/

Étymologie

From Anglo-Norman several, from Medieval Latin sēparālis, from Latin sēpar (“separate”). By surface analysis, sever + -al.

Phrases

He is forced by circumstances to change sides several times .

Il est contraint par des circonstances à changer de camp plusieurs fois.

Over the years the light had several different lens .

Au fil des ans, la lumière avait plusieurs objectifs différents.

There are several parks located within the city .

Il y a plusieurs parcs situés dans la ville.

She also write articles in several international and national newspapers .

Elle écrit également des articles dans plusieurs journaux internationaux et nationaux.

Several experimental models were also developed .

Plusieurs modèles expérimentaux ont également été développés.

Several Arab states also joined in with the withdrawal demands .

Plusieurs États arabes se sont également joints aux demandes de retrait.

Several towns broke off and incorporated separately over the course of time .

Plusieurs villes se sont cassées et ont été incorporées séparément au cours du temps.

There are several English names under which the surah is known .

Il y a plusieurs noms anglais sous lesquels la sourate est connue.