Quiet in French

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The word for “quiet” in French depends on the context. The most common translations are:

1. silencieux / silencieuse – quiet (silent)

2. calme – quiet (peaceful or calm)

3. se taire / tais-toi – to be quiet (as a command)


Adjective: Describing Something Quiet

French English Example
silencieux (m) silent / quiet Un endroit silencieux – A quiet place
silencieuse (f) silent / quiet Une voiture silencieuse – A quiet car
calme (m/f) calm / peaceful Un quartier calme – A quiet neighborhood

Verb: To Be Quiet

  • se taire – to be quiet

  • Tais-toi ! – Be quiet! (informal command)

  • Taisez-vous ! – Be quiet! (formal or plural)

Example:
Les élèves doivent se taire en classe.
The students must be quiet in class.


Related Vocabulary

  • le silence – silence

  • tranquille – peaceful / quiet

  • discret / discrète – discreet / low-profile

  • reposant – restful

  • apaisant – soothing


10 usage examples with translations

  1. Cette bibliothèque est très silencieuse.
    This library is very quiet.

  2. J’aime vivre dans un endroit calme.
    I like living in a quiet place.

  3. Tais-toi, s’il te plaît.
    Be quiet, please.

  4. Après minuit, la ville devient silencieuse.
    After midnight, the city becomes quiet.

  5. Il est resté calme pendant toute la réunion.
    He stayed quiet during the whole meeting.

  6. Les enfants doivent être silencieux au musée.
    Children must be quiet in the museum.

  7. Ce film est trop calme pour moi.
    This movie is too quiet for me.

  8. Taisez-vous et écoutez le professeur.
    Be quiet and listen to the teacher.

  9. Elle est une personne calme et discrète.
    She is a quiet and discreet person.

  10. Je cherche un moment de silence.
    I’m looking for a moment of quiet.

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