Paisiblement (en. Peacefully)
/pɛ.zi.ble.mɑ̃/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adverb
In a calm manner, without agitation.
He accepted the decision peacefully.
Il a accepté paisiblement la décision.
Without conflict or disorder.
The demonstrators marched peacefully.
Les manifestants ont défilé paisiblement.
In complete serenity.
She reads peacefully in the garden.
Elle lit paisiblement dans le jardin.
Without nuisance or interruption.
The children play peacefully in the courtyard.
Les enfants jouent paisiblement dans la cour.
Etymology
Derived from 'peaceable' with the suffix '-ly'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to live peacefully
To live without worries or troubles.
vivre paisiblement
to act peacefully
To act calmly, without agitation.
agir paisiblement
to speak peacefully
To discuss calmly without raising one's voice.
parler paisiblement
Related Words
peaceable
Who is calm, serene, tranquil.
paisible
peace
State of absence of conflict, tranquility.
paix
tranquility
State of calm and peace.
tranquillité
Slang Meanings
To be cool
He stays peacefully cool despite the storm.
Il reste paisiblement cool malgré la tempête.
Chill
We can just chill peacefully here.
On peut juste chiller paisiblement ici.