Calma (en. Calm)

/kal.ma/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Absence of stress or agitation.
She found the calma after a long day.
Elle a trouvé le calma après une longue journée.
Peace of mind.
The calma of the lake at sunrise is soothing.
Le calma du lac au lever du soleil est apaisant.

Etymology

Of Latin origin, from the word 'calma' meaning 'tranquility'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

flat calm
Period of total calm, often used in navigation.
calme plat
to be in peace
To be in a state of tranquility and rest.
être au calme
to practice calm
To engage techniques to achieve serenity.
pratiquer le calme

Related Words

calm
State of absence of noise or movement.
calme
to calm
To make something or someone calmer.
calmer
calms
State of tranquility, during a period of rest.
calmes
calmly
In a calm manner.
calmeusement

Slang Meanings

A moment of relaxation.
After that stressful meeting, it was a real calma.
Après cette réunion stressante, c'était un vrai calma.
A peaceful state of mind often sought during conflicts.
He managed to maintain his calma during the argument.
Il a réussi à garder son calma pendant la dispute.