English–French

“calmly” in French

Pronunciation

IPA/kalməmɑ̃/

Example

Parle calmement, je t'écoute.

Speak calmly; I'm listening to you.

Illustration for calmement (calmly)

How to say “calmly” in French

“Calmly” in French is calmement.

A controlled pace and quiet manner, with no sudden force or emotional display.

Full entry for calmement: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with calmement

Elle respire calmement avant de répondre.

She breathes calmly before answering.

Tips for using calmement

  • The final consonant in calmement is silent, and the ending is pronounced with the nasal sound found in French -ment.

Other French words for “calmly”

Il est resté sereinement pendant la réunion.

He remained calm during the meeting.

Reste tranquillement ici, j'arrive.

Stay here and keep calm; I'm coming.

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