French · Emotions & Descriptions
"Quiet" in French: silencieux / silencieuse
silencieux / silencieuse
Note: also: calme
Quiet in French is silencieux for masculine and silencieuse for feminine. Calme is a close cousin for a peaceful place or person.
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How to pronounce silencieux / silencieuse
Say it
see-lahn-SYUH / see-lahn-SYUZ
/si.lɑ̃.sjø/ /si.lɑ̃.sjøz/
Silencieux: see-lahn-SYUH. Silencieuse: see-lahn-SYUZ. Nasal en; x silent in masculine.
"Quiet" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| silencieux / silencieuse | quiet / silent Low sound. | Low sound. |
| calme | calm / quiet Peaceful atmosphere. | Peaceful atmosphere. |
| un endroit silencieux | a quiet place Location. | Location. |
| faire silence | to be quiet / hush Request. | Request. |
How to use silencieux / silencieuse in real life
- 1Library
Soyez silencieux, s'il vous plaît.
Please be quiet.
Plural polite.
- 2Apartment
Le voisin du dessus n'est pas silencieux.
The upstairs neighbor isn't quiet.
Silencieux.
- 3Car
Cette voiture est vraiment silencieuse.
This car is really quiet.
Silencieuse feminine.
Mistakes English speakers make with silencieux / silencieuse
Incorrect: Une pièce silencieux.
Correct: Une pièce silencieuse.
Feminine agreement: silencieuse.
Incorrect: Sois quiet.
Correct: Sois silencieux / tais-toi / sois calme.
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Good to know
In shared buildings, quiet hours matter culturally even when not posted. Silencieux can also describe a silent film (film silencieux) or a gun silencer—context decides.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Studying in a shared flat
ChatPal
On peut rester silencieux une heure ?
Can we stay quiet for an hour?
You
Oui. Je serai silencieux, promis.
Yes. I'll be quiet, promise.
ChatPal
Merci. J'ai un oral demain.
Thanks. I have an oral exam tomorrow.
You
Courage. Je mets des écouteurs.
Good luck. I'll put on headphones.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Quiet" in French
Silencieux or calme?
Silencieux = little noise; calme = peaceful/calm.
Feminine form?
Silencieuse.
How do I say be quiet?
Sois silencieux / tais-toi (blunt) / silence, please.
Pronunciation?
See-lahn-SYUH.
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