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quiet in French

quiet in French is calme, silencieux, tranquille — quiet means making little or no sound.

quiet in French

calme
adj
With little or no sound; free of disturbing noise.
silencieux
adj
With little or no sound; free of disturbing noise.
tranquille
adj
Having little motion or activity; calm.
calme
adj
Having little motion or activity; calm.
paisible
adj
Having little motion or activity; calm.
calme
adj
Not busy, of low quantity.
silencieux
adj
Not talking much or not talking loudly; reserved.
discret
adj
Not talking much or not talking loudly; reserved.
silence
noun
The absence of sound; quietness.
calme
noun
The absence of movement; stillness, tranquility.
silence
noun
The absence of movement; stillness, tranquility.
apaiser
verb
calmer
verb
taire
verb
tranquilliser
verb

What does "quiet" mean?

  1. adj Making little or no sound.
    "The library was completely quiet except for turning pages."
  2. adj Calm and undisturbed; not busy.
    "We spent a quiet weekend at the cottage."
  3. adj Not talking much; reserved in manner.
    "He's a quiet man who prefers to listen rather than speak."
  4. verb To make or become calm and silent.
    "She quieted the crying baby with a soft lullaby."

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.

Similar words in French

Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

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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