French word

sérénité

Pronunciation

IPA/seʁenite/

Meaning

  • feminine nouncomposure

Example

Il garde sa sérénité malgré la pression.

He maintains his composure despite the pressure.

Illustration for sérénité (composure)

More examples

Après la dispute, elle a retrouvé la sérénité.

After the argument, she regained her composure.

Core concept

A quiet mind with no storm of worry disturbing it.

Common phrases

  • garder sa sérénité

    maintain one's composure

  • perdre sa sérénité

    lose one's composure

  • retrouver la sérénité

    regain one's composure

Similar words

calme: A quiet, composed quality shown in a voice, actions, or an atmosphere.
tranquillité: A quiet, restful state with little surrounding noise or disturbance.
paix: A peaceful state free from conflict, with a calm mind or setting.

Definition in French

Disposition d'esprit tranquille et détendue, sans inquiétude ni tourment.

Word origin

The French noun sérénité reflects serein plus the abstract-noun ending -ité and traces both forms to Latin serenus, meaning calm or clear.

Usage tips

  • Sérénité often has a formal or literary tone, while calme is more common in ordinary conversation.

Other meanings

  • tranquilitynoun
  • peacenoun

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