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    Tranquilliser (en. To calm down)

    /tʁɑ̃.kɪ.li.ze/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To make a person or thing tranquil.
    She tried to calm her brother by speaking to him softly.
    Elle a essayé de tranquilliser son frère en lui parlant doucement.
    To calm a tense situation.
    The mediator managed to calm both parties in conflict.
    Le médiateur a réussi à tranquilliser les deux parties en conflit.
    To soothe fears or anxieties.
    Medicine was created to calm patients before surgery.
    La médecine a été créée pour tranquilliser les patients avant l'opération.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin 'tranquillizare' from 'tranquillus' meaning calm or peaceful.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to calm the minds
    To calm people's worries or concerns.
    tranquilliser les esprits
    to calm down
    To become calm or serene oneself.
    se tranquilliser

    Related Words

    calm
    State of calm, without agitation.
    tranquille
    tranquility
    Absence of disturbance, state of peace.
    tranquillité

    Slang Meanings

    To relax
    After a good day at work, I’m going to chill with a good movie.
    Après une bonne journée de travail, je vais tranquilliser avec un bon film.
    To decompress
    Need to relax after this stressful week.
    Besoin de tranquilliser après cette semaine stressante.