English–French
“silently” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/silɑ̃sjøzəmɑ̃/
Example
Il est entré silencieusement dans la chambre.
He entered the room silently.
How to say “silently” in French
“Silently” in French is silencieusement.
A quiet movement that leaves no audible trace, such as entering a room without a sound.
Example sentences with silencieusement
Le chat marche silencieusement dans le couloir.
The cat walks silently in the hallway.
Tips for using silencieusement
- Silencieusement emphasizes the absence of sound, whereas discrètement can emphasize avoiding notice even when no silence is involved.