tranquillement

calmly, quietly

adverb trahn-keel-MAHN Less Common

Origin: Latin tranquillus

Usage Note

Tranquillement is the adverb derived from tranquille (calm, quiet). It often suggests doing something in an unhurried, relaxed manner. Colloquially tranquille is also used as a stand-alone interjection meaning 'take it easy' or 'no problem'. The noun is tranquillité (peace and quiet).

Examples

"Il lisait tranquillement dans son fauteuil."

Natural Translation

He was reading calmly in his armchair.

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