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    Silence (en. Silence)

    /si.lɑ̃s/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Absence of sound or noise.
    The silence in the forest was soothing.
    Le silence dans la forêt était apaisant.
    Time when one does not speak.
    There was an awkward silence after his question.
    Il y a eu un silence gênant après sa question.
    Indication of calm or absence of noise.
    The silence of the night was almost unreal.
    Le silence de la nuit était presque irréel.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'silentium', meaning 'calm, rest'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to fall silent
    Stop talking or making noise.
    faire silence
    a heavy silence
    A silence filled with tension or emotions.
    un silence lourd
    to have silence
    To be in a calm place or situation.
    avoir du silence
    to break the silence
    To start speaking after a period of silence.
    briser le silence

    Related Words

    tacit
    Which is implied, which is not stated.
    tacite
    mute
    Voluntary or involuntary absence of speech.
    mutisme
    calm
    State of absence of noise or agitation.
    calme
    quietude
    State of tranquility and peace.
    quietude

    Slang Meanings

    Closed mouth
    In this meeting, he kept his mouth shut.
    Dans cette réunion, il a gardé la bouche cousue.
    Shh
    When she arrived, everyone went shh.
    Quand elle est arrivée, tout le monde a fait chchut.
    Silence bell
    We heard the silence bell after his departure.
    On a entendu la sonnette de silence après son départ.