Calmé (en. Calm)

/kal.me/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Refers to a peaceful state of mind.
She feels calm after her meditation.
Elle se sent calme après sa méditation.
Refers to a calm atmosphere or environment.
The lake was calm at sunrise.
Le lac était calme au lever du soleil.
Refers to a person who remains serene in any circumstance.
He remained calm in the face of the crisis.
Il est resté calme face à la crise.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'calmus', which means 'quiet'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to stay calm
To show serenity in a stressful situation.
rester calme
calm before the storm
A period of tranquility before a difficult or chaotic situation.
calme avant la tempête
dead calm
Absence of activity or discomfort.
calme plat

Related Words

calm
State of tranquility, absence of noise or movement.
calme
to calm
To make calm, to soothe.
calmer
calmly
In a calm manner, without agitation.
calmement

Slang Meanings

To be chill
He is chill, everything is fine.
Il est chill, tout va bien.
To stay zen
Don't worry, stay zen.
Ne t'inquiète pas, reste zen.