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    Calmait (en. Calmed)

    /kal.mɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Action of making a person or an environment calm.
    He calmed his child by singing a lullaby.
    Il calmait son enfant en lui chantant une chanson douce.
    To eliminate agitation or anxiety.
    She calmed the atmosphere after the argument.
    Elle calmait l'atmosphère après la dispute.
    To behave in a calm and composed manner.
    He calmed his emotions before facing the situation.
    Il calmait ses émotions avant d'affronter la situation.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'calmer', derived from the Latin 'calmare' which means to soothe.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to calm minds
    To soothe conflicts or tensions between people.
    calmer les esprits
    to calm the situation
    To dissuade someone from getting upset or angry.
    calmer le jeu
    to calm down
    To take the time to relax.
    se calmer

    Related Words

    calm
    State of tranquility without agitation.
    calme
    soothing
    Action of soothing or relieving tension.
    apaisement
    tranquility
    State of peace and calm.
    tranquillité

    Slang Meanings

    To stay zen in a stressful situation.
    In this job, sometimes you just have to calm down and let it flow.
    Dans ce travail, il faut parfois juste calmait et laisser couler.
    Not to dwell on one's emotions.
    She knows how to calm down when things get heated.
    Elle sait se calmait quand ça devient chaud.