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    Calmez-vous (en. Calm down)

    /kalme vu/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Requests for someone to calm down.
    When the chaos began, I said: 'Calm down so we can think.'
    Quand le chaos a commencé, j'ai dit : 'Calmez-vous pour que nous puissions réfléchir.'
    Advice to soothe a tense situation.
    The teacher asked the students to calm down before starting the presentation.
    Le professeur a demandé aux élèves de se calmer avant de commencer l'exposé.
    Used to maintain order in heated discussions.
    You need to calm down before continuing this conversation.
    Il faut vous calmer avant de continuer cette conversation.

    Etymology

    From 'calmer' with the reflexive pronoun 'you'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    calm down a little
    A request to reduce excitement or irritation.
    calmez-vous un peu
    calm down, it will be alright
    Reassuring someone that the situation will improve.
    calmez-vous, ça va s'arranger
    calm down, it's just a misunderstanding
    Soothing a person by indicating confusion.
    calmez-vous, c'est juste un malentendu

    Related Words

    calm
    A state of tranquility or serenity.
    calme
    soothe
    To make calm or tranquil.
    apaiser
    tranquility
    A state of being calm or unagitated.
    tranquillité

    Slang Meanings

    Chill out
    When my friend gets upset, I tell him: 'Chill out!'
    Quand mon ami s'énerve, je lui dis : 'Détends-toi!'
    Remember to breathe
    During a debate, I whispered to him: 'Remember to breathe!'
    Lors d'un débat, je lui ai murmuré : 'Rappelle-toi de respirer !'