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calming

UK
/ˈkɑːmɪŋ/
US
/ˈkɑmɪŋ/
calming down

Translations

calmingnoun
The calming of the storm allowed the sailors to safely return to shore.
L’apaisement de la tempête a permis aux marins de regagner le rivage en toute sécurité.
Additional translations
tranquillisationPlus rare, surtout dans un registre médical ou technique.
Synonyms
calmness
tranquility
serenity
peace
soothing effect
pacification
composure
settling
quieting
assuagement
relief
sedative
calmingadjective
more calming
Comp.
most calming
Super.
UK
/ˈkɑːmɪŋ/
US
/ˈkɑmɪŋ/
The calming music helped her relax after a stressful day.
La musique apaisante l’a aidée à se détendre après une journée stressante.
Additional translations
tranquillisantSurtout pour un effet sédatif ou en contexte médical.
Synonyms
soothing
tranquil
peaceful
relaxing
serene
reassuring
mellow
placid
Antonyms
agitating
disturbing
exciting
calmverb

calming

Gerund

calmed
Past Simple
calmed
Past Participle
calming
Gerund
UK
/kɑːm/
US
/kɑm/
She tried to calm the crying baby by singing a lullaby.
Elle a essayé de calmer le bébé qui pleurait en chantant une berceuse.
se calmer
After the storm passed, the sea began to calm.
Après le passage de la tempête, la mer a commencé à se calmer.
Synonyms
soothe
pacify
tranquilize
settle
compose
quiet
calmgerund / present participle

calming

Used attributively or predicatively (e.g., "a calming influence").
Her voice had a calming effect on the frightened children.
Sa voix avait un effet apaisant sur les enfants effrayés.
Additional translations
calmantEmploi fréquent en contexte médical ou descriptif.

Definitions

calmingnoun
The act or process of making someone or something tranquil or quiet.
The calming of the storm allowed the sailors to safely return to shore.
calmingadjective
Having a soothing or tranquilizing effect.
The calming music helped her relax after a stressful day.
calmverb
To make someone or something less agitated or excited.
She tried to calm the crying baby by singing a lullaby.
To become less agitated or excited.
After the storm passed, the sea began to calm.
calmgerund / present participle
Having a soothing effect; tending to reduce agitation or anxiety.
Her voice had a calming effect on the frightened children.
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