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calmement

calmly

adverb kal-muh-MAHN Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Manner

Usage Note

Calmement is formed from calme + -ment, the standard adverb suffix. It can modify verbs (il parla calmement) or the broader tone of an action. For emphasis, speakers sometimes prefer avec calme ('with calm'), which has a slightly more deliberate, formal feel.

Examples

"Elle a répondu calmement à toutes les questions."

Natural Translation

She answered all the questions calmly.

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