Pacifique (en. Peaceful)

/pa.sifi.k/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Calm, tranquil, without agitation.
The lake was peaceful at sunrise.
Le lac était pacifique au lever du soleil.
Promoting peace or harmony.
They signed a peaceful treaty to end hostilities.
Ils ont signé un traité pacifique pour mettre fin aux hostilités.
In harmony and without conflict.
His peaceful nature allows him to resolve conflicts easily.
Sa nature pacifique lui permet de résoudre les conflits facilement.

Etymology

From the Latin 'pacificus', which means 'bringing peace'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

a peaceful sea
A calm and tranquil sea.
une mer pacifique
a peaceful agreement
An agreement that establishes peace between the parties.
un accord pacifique

Related Words

peace
State of harmony and absence of war.
paix
pacification
Process of restoring peace.
pacification
pacifist
A person who promotes peace and opposes war.
pacifiste

Slang Meanings

State of being zen or calm.
He is always peaceful, even in stressful situations.
Il est toujours pacifique, même dans les situations stressantes.
Refers to a person who avoids conflicts.
He is a peaceful guy, he never gets involved in quarrels.
C'est un gars pacifique, il ne se mêle jamais des querelles.