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quiescent in French

quiescent in French is quiescent, calme, tranquille — quiescent means not active; calm and still.

quiescent in French

quiescent
adj
Inactive, quiet, at rest.
calme
adj
Inactive, quiet, at rest.
tranquille
adj
Inactive, quiet, at rest.

What does "quiescent" mean?

  1. adj Not active; calm and still.
    "Movement was then observed in a part of the wall which had been quiescent, and another group of struts was therefore constructed, again during traffic hours as well as at night."
  2. adj (of a letter) Not pronounced; silent.
    "The k is quiescent in "knight" and "know"."
  3. adj (biology) Not multiplying or growing.
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quiescent in a sentence

  • Movement was then observed in a part of the wall which had been quiescent, and another group of struts was therefore constructed, again during traffic hours as well as at night.
  • The bats were quiescent at that time of day, so we slowly entered the cave.
  • The k is quiescent in "knight" and "know".

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What is "quiescent" in French?
"quiescent" in French is quiescent, calme, tranquille. quiescent means: Not active; calm and still.
Are there other ways to say "quiescent" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "quiescent": quiescent, calme, tranquille.
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