quiet in French
quiet in French is calme, silencieux, tranquille — quiet means making little or no sound.
quiet in French
calme
With little or no sound; free of disturbing noise.
silencieux
With little or no sound; free of disturbing noise.
tranquille
Having little motion or activity; calm.
calme
Having little motion or activity; calm.
paisible
Having little motion or activity; calm.
calme
Not busy, of low quantity.
silencieux
Not talking much or not talking loudly; reserved.
discret
Not talking much or not talking loudly; reserved.
silence
The absence of sound; quietness.
calme
The absence of movement; stillness, tranquility.
silence
The absence of movement; stillness, tranquility.
apaiser
calmer
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tranquilliser
What does "quiet" mean?
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adj Making little or no sound.
"The library was completely quiet except for turning pages."
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adj Calm and undisturbed; not busy.
"We spent a quiet weekend at the cottage."
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adj Not talking much; reserved in manner.
"He's a quiet man who prefers to listen rather than speak."
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verb To make or become calm and silent.
"She quieted the crying baby with a soft lullaby."
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quiet in a sentence
- The library was completely quiet except for turning pages.
- Please keep quiet during the performance.
- We spent a quiet weekend at the cottage.
- He's a quiet man who prefers to listen rather than speak.
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What is "quiet" in French?
"quiet" in French is calme, silencieux, tranquille. quiet means: Making little or no sound.
How do you use "quiet" in a sentence?
Example: "The library was completely quiet except for turning pages." In French, "quiet" is calme, silencieux, tranquille.
Are there other ways to say "quiet" in French?
Yes — French has 10 translations listed for "quiet": calme, silencieux, tranquille, paisible, discret, silence.
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