French word

pacifique

Pronunciation

IPA/pasifik/

Meaning

  • adjectivepeaceful

Example

C'est une ville pacifique.

It is a peaceful city.

Illustration for pacifique (peaceful)

More examples

Ils ont trouvé une solution pacifique.

They found a peaceful solution.

Core concept

A person, group, or place without fighting, or actively favoring peaceful relations.

Common phrases

  • ville pacifique

    peaceful town

  • solution pacifique

    peaceful solution

Similar words

paisible: Gentle and quiet, describing a person's demeanor or a place's atmosphere.
tranquille: Quiet and settled, with surroundings that feel safe and reassuring.
calme: Calm and free of disturbance or anxiety in the mind or surroundings.

Definition in French

Qui exprime l'absence de conflit ou une disposition à privilégier la paix.

Word origin

French pacifique comes from Latin pacificus, formed from pax, pacis, meaning peace, and facere, meaning to make.

Usage tips

  • For a quiet or restful place, paisible is often more natural than pacifique, which commonly concerns conflict or peace between groups.

Opposites

  • violentviolentadjective
  • belliqueuxbelligerentadjective

Related words

  • pacifismepacifismnoun
  • pacifistepacifistnoun
  • pacifierpacifyverb

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