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paisible

peaceful

adjective peh-ZEEBL Rare

Also means

calm

Usage Note

Paisible describes a serene, undisturbed state — une vie paisible ('a peaceful life'), un village paisible ('a quiet village'). It does not refer to political peace (that is pacifique or en paix) but rather to an atmosphere of calm. The adverb is paisiblement.

Examples

"Ils menaient une vie paisible à la campagne."

Natural Translation

They led a peaceful life in the countryside.

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