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    Calmer (en. Calm)

    /kal.mɛʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To make someone or something calmer.
    She is trying to calm the crying baby.
    Elle essaie de calmer le bébé qui pleure.
    To soothe emotions or tensions.
    He needs to talk to calm his worries.
    Il a besoin de parler pour calmer ses inquiétudes.
    To mitigate a tense situation.
    The mediator managed to calm the spirits during the argument.
    Le médiateur a réussi à calmer les esprits lors de la dispute.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'calmare', which means to soothe or make calm.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    calm the spirits
    To ease tensions or conflicts.
    calmer les esprits
    calm one's nerves
    To reduce stress or anxiety.
    calmer ses nerfs
    calm things down
    To lower the tone of a discussion or conflict.
    calmer le jeu

    Related Words

    calm
    State of tranquility, absence of agitation.
    calme
    tranquility
    Quality of being calm, peaceful.
    tranquillité
    serenity
    State of mind that is peaceful, without agitation.
    sereinité

    Slang Meanings

    Calm down!
    When he is angry, he is often told: 'Calm down!'
    Quand il est en colère, on lui dit souvent : 'Calme-toi!'
    Lower your tone.
    He is very excited, he just needs to lower his tone.
    Il est très excité, il doit juste descendre d'un ton.