French word

tranquillement

Pronunciation

IPA/tʁɑ̃kiləmɑ̃/

Meaning

  • adverbcalmly

Example

Reste tranquillement ici, j'arrive.

Stay here and keep calm; I'm coming.

Illustration for tranquillement (calmly)

More examples

Elle lit tranquillement dans le jardin.

She reads calmly in the garden.

Core concept

A calm, unhurried action carried out without noise or disturbance.

Common phrases

  • rester tranquillement

    stay calmly

  • parler tranquillement

    speak calmly

  • marcher tranquillement

    walk calmly

Similar words

calmement: Without anger or agitation, in a calm manner.
doucement: Gently and softly, with restrained force or sound.
lentement: At a slow pace, with little speed.
paisiblement: In a quiet, peaceful way, free from conflict or disturbance.

Definition in French

De façon tranquille et posée, sans bruit ni agitation.

Word origin

French forms tranquillement from the adjective tranquille with the adverbial suffix -ment, while tranquille descends from Latin tranquillus.

Usage tips

  • Tranquillement often describes a person's manner and can make a request or command sound less abrupt.

Other meanings

  • quietlyadverb
  • leisurelyadverb

Opposites

  • bruyammentnoisilyadverb
  • nerveusementnervouslyadverb

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