French Conversation · Level 55
73 words
French word
calmement
Pronunciation
IPA/kalməmɑ̃/
Meaning
- adverbcalmly
Example
Parle calmement, je t'écoute.
Speak calmly; I'm listening to you.
More examples
Elle respire calmement avant de répondre.
She breathes calmly before answering.
Core concept
A controlled pace and quiet manner, with no sudden force or emotional display.
Common phrases
respirer calmement
breathe calmly
marcher calmement
walk calmly
parler calmement
speak calmly
Similar words
tranquillement: Quietly and without rushing or agitation.
doucement: Gently, with reduced force or volume.
Definition in French
d'une manière posée et mesurée, sans montrer d'agitation ni d'émotion vive.
Word origin
Calmement is formed from calme and the suffix -ment, which turns many French adjectives into adverbs describing how an action occurs.
Usage tips
- The final consonant in calmement is silent, and the ending is pronounced with the nasal sound found in French -ment.