silencieusement

silently

adverb see-lahn-syuhz-MAHN Rare

Usage Note

Silencieusement describes action carried out without making a sound. The related adjective silencieux ('silent, quiet') also describes a gun suppressor (un silencieux). The noun silence is often used in commands: Silence ! ('Quiet!'). Compare with discrètement ('discreetly'), which implies avoiding notice rather than noise.

Examples

"Il a quitté la pièce silencieusement."

Natural Translation

He left the room silently.

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