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calmer

calm down

verb kal-MEH Common
Mind & Emotions Emotions

Also means

soothe

Usage Note

Calmer is a regular -er verb often used reflexively: se calmer means to calm down oneself, and calme-toi! is the imperative 'calm down!'. The adjective calme (calm) and noun le calme (calmness) share the same root. In medical contexts, un calmant is a sedative or painkiller.

Examples

"Essaie de te calmer."

Natural Translation

Try to calm down.

Literal Translation

Try to calm yourself.

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