French word

tranquille

Pronunciation

IPA/tʁɑ̃kil/

Meaning

  • adjectivequiet

Example

La bibliothèque est tranquille aujourd'hui.

The library is quiet today.

Illustration for tranquille (quiet)

More examples

Laisse-le tranquille, il est fatigué.

Leave him alone; he's tired.

Core concept

A person, place, or period held in peaceful stability rather than agitation or disturbance.

Common phrases

  • laisser tranquille

    leave alone

  • un quartier tranquille

    a quiet neighborhood

  • une soirée tranquille

    a quiet evening

Similar words

calme: Composed in actions and expression, without any haste.
silencieux: Completely quiet, with little or no surrounding noise.
paisible: Peaceful and serene, creating a sense of ease.
reposant: Pleasantly relaxing and refreshing for the mind and body.

Definition in French

Qui est paisible et sans perturbation, décrivant une atmosphère, un comportement ou un moment de sérénité.

Word origin

Tranquille is an inherited French form from Latin tranquillus, transmitted through Old French without a major change in meaning.

Usage tips

  • Tranquille can describe a setting, behavior, or time; silencieux focuses on lack of sound, while calme more often focuses on composure or lack of agitation.

Other meanings

  • calmadjective
  • peacefuladjective

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