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    Silencieux (en. Silent)

    /si.le.nsjø/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who produces no sound.
    This device is silent, ideal for nighttime.
    Cet appareil est silencieux, idéal pour la nuit.
    Who stands out for their calmness or discretion.
    She has a silent demeanor when she is in public.
    Elle a un comportement silencieux lorsqu'elle est en public.
    Who fosters silence or tranquility.
    The garden is a silent place to relax.
    Le jardin est un endroit silencieux pour se détendre.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'silentiōsus', derived from 'silentium' which means silence.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    silent as a mouse
    Very silent, almost imperceptible.
    silencieux comme une souris
    keep silent
    To remain silent, not to speak.
    garder le silence
    raise one's voice to silence
    Attempting to make noise in a silent situation.
    élever la voix au silence

    Related Words

    silence
    Absence of noise.
    silence
    silent
    A state of being silent.
    silençieux
    deaf
    Who does not perceive sounds.
    sourd

    Slang Meanings

    Nerd
    He is so silent that he seems like a nerd.
    Il est si silencieux qu'on dirait un nerd.
    Teacher's pet
    He plays the silent one to please the teacher.
    Il fait le silencieux pour plaire au prof.