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quiet

UK
/ˈkwaɪ.ət/
US
/ˈkwaɪ.ɪt/
quiet down

Translations

quietadverb
Colloquial/dialectal flat adverb; the standard adverbial form is "quietly".
Walk quiet, or you’ll wake the baby.
Marche silencieusement, ou tu vas réveiller le bébé.
Additional translations
en silenceTourne surtout pour l’idée d’absence de bruit.
Synonyms
quietly
silently
softly
noiselessly
peacefully
calmly
still
gently
unobtrusively
hushedly
stealthily
quietnoun
UK
/ˈkwaɪ.ət/
US
/ˈkwaɪ.ət/
The quiet of the library was soothing to her nerves.
Le silence de la bibliothèque apaisait ses nerfs.
He enjoyed the quiet of the early morning before the city woke up.
Il appréciait le calme du petit matin avant que la ville ne se réveille.
Synonyms
silence
stillness
calm
tranquility
peace
hush
repose
quietude
serenity
placidity
rest
lull
quietness
quietverb
quieted
Past Simple
quieted
Past Participle
quieting
Gerund
UK
/ˈkwaɪ.ət/
US
/ˈkwaɪ.ət/
She tried to quiet the noisy children before the meeting started.
Elle a essayé de calmer les enfants bruyants avant le début de la réunion.
Additional translations
faire taireSouvent employé au sens de réduire quelqu’un ou quelque chose au silence.
Synonyms
calm
silence
hush
muffle
still
quietadjective
quieter
Comp.
quietest
Super.
UK
/ˈkwaɪ.ət/
US
/ˈkwaɪ.ɪt/
The library was a quiet place, perfect for studying.
La bibliothèque était un endroit silencieux, parfait pour étudier.
They enjoyed a quiet evening at home, away from the city's hustle and bustle.
Ils ont passé une soirée calme à la maison, loin de l'agitation de la ville.
réservéSe dit d’une personne peu expansive, peu bavarde.
She was a quiet person, preferring to listen rather than speak.
C’était une personne réservée, préférant écouter plutôt que parler.
Additional translations
sobreSe dit d’une couleur, d’un style ou d’un décor peu voyant.
Synonyms
silent
calm
peaceful
still
hushed
serene
tranquil
subdued
soft
muted
Antonyms
loud
noisy
quieteradjective

more quiet

Comp.

quieter
Comp.
Comparative form of the adjective "quiet"; can also function attributively.
plus calmeComparatif de « quiet » pour une ambiance, un lieu ou une situation avec moins d’agitation.
The library is quieter than the cafeteria during lunch hour.
La bibliothèque est plus calme que la cafétéria à l’heure du déjeuner.
Additional translations
plus silencieuxÀ employer surtout quand l’idée principale est la réduction du bruit.
Synonyms
calmer
more peaceful
more silent
more tranquil
more hushed
less noisy
more subdued
more muted
more still
more restful
more serene
more low-key

Definitions

quietadverb
In a quiet manner; without making noise.
Walk quiet, or you’ll wake the baby.
quietnoun
The absence of noise or sound.
The quiet of the library was soothing to her nerves.
A state of calmness or tranquility.
He enjoyed the quiet of the early morning before the city woke up.
quietverb
To make or become silent or calm.
She tried to quiet the noisy children before the meeting started.
quietadjective
Making little or no noise.
The library was a quiet place, perfect for studying.
Free from disturbance or tumult; tranquil.
They enjoyed a quiet evening at home, away from the city's hustle and bustle.
Reserved or reticent in speech or manner.
She was a quiet person, preferring to listen rather than speak.
Subdued in color, design, or style; not bright or showy.
The room was painted in quiet shades of blue and gray.
Characterized by little or no activity; not busy or crowded.
It was a quiet day at the restaurant, with only a handful of customers.
quieteradjective
Comparative form of quiet; having less noise or activity than something else.
The library is quieter than the cafeteria during lunch hour.
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