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Start the quizThe 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
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se taire – to be quiet
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Tais-toi ! – Be quiet! (informal command)
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Taisez-vous ! – Be quiet! (formal or plural)
Example:
Les élèves doivent se taire en classe.
The students must be quiet in class.
Related Vocabulary
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le silence – silence
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tranquille – peaceful / quiet
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discret / discrète – discreet / low-profile
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reposant – restful
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apaisant – soothing
10 usage examples with translations
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Cette bibliothèque est très silencieuse.
This library is very quiet. -
J’aime vivre dans un endroit calme.
I like living in a quiet place. -
Tais-toi, s’il te plaît.
Be quiet, please. -
Après minuit, la ville devient silencieuse.
After midnight, the city becomes quiet. -
Il est resté calme pendant toute la réunion.
He stayed quiet during the whole meeting. -
Les enfants doivent être silencieux au musée.
Children must be quiet in the museum. -
Ce film est trop calme pour moi.
This movie is too quiet for me. -
Taisez-vous et écoutez le professeur.
Be quiet and listen to the teacher. -
Elle est une personne calme et discrète.
She is a quiet and discreet person. -
Je cherche un moment de silence.
I’m looking for a moment of quiet.
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