French Conversation · Level 69
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French word
sereinement
Pronunciation
IPA/səʁɛnəmɑ̃/
Meaning
- adverbcalmly
Example
Il est resté sereinement pendant la réunion.
He remained calm during the meeting.
More examples
Elle a attendu sereinement son tour au guichet.
She waited calmly for her turn at the counter.
Core concept
A quiet inner balance that shows in steady, unhurried behavior.
Common phrases
parler sereinement
speak calmly
répondre sereinement
reply calmly
attendre sereinement
wait calmly
Similar words
calmement: In a calm, unhurried, and gentle manner.
tranquillement: In a quiet, relaxed, and unhurried manner.
paisiblement: In a peaceful and undisturbed manner.
Definition in French
De façon sereine et tranquille, sans agitation intérieure, exprimant une paix d'esprit.
Word origin
Sereinement derives from French serein, ultimately from Latin serenus, meaning calm or clear, with the adverbial suffix -ment.
Usage tips
- Sereinement is an adverb and never changes form, unlike serein and sereine, which agree with the noun they describe.