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"Calm" in French: calme
calme
Calm in French is calme for all genders as an adjective: sois calme, reste calme. Le calme is the noun for calm/quiet. Du calme! means settle down.
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How to pronounce calme
Say it
kalm
/kalm/
Calme is kalm. The al is like a in father plus l, and the final e is light. One clear syllable cluster.
"Calm" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| calme | calm Adjective. | Adjective. |
| reste calme | stay calm Advice. | Advice. |
| du calme ! | settle down! / calm down! Exclamation. | Exclamation. |
| le calme | calm / quiet Noun. | Noun. |
How to use calme in real life
- 1Before an exam
Reste calme, tu as bien révisé.
Stay calm—you revised well.
Reste calme.
- 2Noisy kids
Du calme ! On est dans un musée.
Settle down! We're in a museum.
Du calme as interjection.
- 3Describing a place
Ce quartier est étonnamment calme la nuit.
This neighborhood is surprisingly calm at night.
Calme as adjective.
Mistakes English speakers make with calme
Incorrect: Sois calmee (invented feminine).
Correct: Sois calme.
Calme already works for all genders.
Incorrect: Je suis calm.
Correct: Je suis calme.
Keep the French spelling calme.
Good to know
Du calme! is a classic hush from parents and teachers. Calme also praises a personality: quelqu'un de calme is even-tempered, not boring.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Stuck in slow traffic
ChatPal
Respire. Reste calme, on n'est pas en retard.
Breathe. Stay calm—we're not late.
You
J'essaie d'être calme, mais ce klaxon…
I'm trying to be calm, but that horn…
ChatPal
Mets de la musique douce.
Put on soft music.
You
Bon idée.
Good idea.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Calm" in French
How do you say calm in French?
Calme.
How do I say stay calm?
Reste calme.
What does du calme mean?
Settle down! / calm down!
Does calme change for gender?
No—the adjective calme is the same for masculine and feminine.
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