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silencieux

silent

adjective see-lahn-SYUH Less Common
Descriptions & Qualities Conditions

Origin: Latin silentium

Also means

quiet

Usage Note

Silencieux describes a person, place, or machine that makes little or no sound. The feminine form is silencieuse. As a noun, un silencieux is a car muffler or a gun silencer. The abstract noun silence (masculine) is the noun form.

Examples

"Le couloir est silencieux à cette heure."

Natural Translation

The corridor is silent at this hour.

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