French Meaning of quiet

tranquille

Other French words related to tranquille

Definitions and Meaning of quiet in English

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quiet (n)

a period of calm weather

an untroubled state; free from disturbances

the absence of sound

a disposition free from stress or emotion

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quiet (v)

become quiet or quieter

make calm or still

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quiet (a)

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

free of noise or uproar; or making little if any sound

(of the sun) characterized by a low level of surface phenomena, such as sunspots

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quiet (s)

not showy or obtrusive

in a softened tone

(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

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quiet (r)

with little or no activity or no agitation (`quiet' is a nonstandard variant for `quietly')

Webster

quiet (a.)

In a state of rest or calm; without stir, motion, or agitation; still; as, a quiet sea; quiet air.

Free from noise or disturbance; hushed; still.

Not excited or anxious; calm; peaceful; placid; settled; as, a quiet life; a quiet conscience.

Not giving offense; not exciting disorder or trouble; not turbulent; gentle; mild; meek; contented.

Not showy; not such as to attract attention; undemonstrative; as, a quiet dress; quiet colors; a quiet movement.

The quality or state of being quiet, or in repose; as an hour or a time of quiet.

Freedom from disturbance, noise, or alarm; stillness; tranquillity; peace; security.

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quiet (v. t.)

To stop motion in; to still; to reduce to a state of rest, or of silence.

To calm; to appease; to pacify; to lull; to allay; to tranquillize; as, to quiet the passions; to quiet clamors or disorders; to quiet pain or grief.

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quiet (v. i.)

To become still, silent, or calm; -- often with down; as, be soon quieted down.

FAQs About the word quiet

tranquille

a period of calm weather, an untroubled state; free from disturbances, the absence of sound, a disposition free from stress or emotion, become quiet or quieter,

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quiescing => apaisant, quiescently => tranquillement, quiescent => quiescent, quiescency => Quiescence, quiescence => quiescence,