sérieuses

sérieuses is a French adjective meaning "serious" or "severe." It is the feminine form of the adjective "sérieux." In French grammar, adjectives must agree in gender and number with the nouns they modify. Therefore, "sérieuses" is used when referring to a feminine noun that is plural. For example, one might say "les questions sérieuses" (the serious questions) or "les conséquences sérieuses" (the serious consequences). The word can also be used colloquially in some contexts, though its primary meaning remains tied to the concept of seriousness, gravity, or importance. Understanding this grammatical distinction is key to correctly using the adjective in French.