calme/kalm/
noun / adjective · A2 · Frequency 1043
nounmasculine
Meanings
calmness, stillness
Usually refers to the calm state of an environment or atmosphere.
coolness (of a person)
Refers to a person's emotional or attitudinal calmness and composure.
Examples
Le calme de la bibliothèque aide les étudiants à se concentrer.
The calmness of the library helps the students concentrate.
Après le départ des visiteurs, le calme est revenu dans la maison.
After the visitors left, calm returned to the house.
Son calme pendant l'entretien a impressionné le jury.
His coolness during the interview impressed the panel.
Collocations
- le calme platcomplete stillness
- garder son calmeto keep one's cool
Common mistakes
le calme (féminin)
le calme (masculin)
The noun 'calme' is masculine; using a feminine article is a common mistake.
Related words
synonymtranquillitétranquility, peace, calm, calmness, quietness
adjective
Meanings
calm
Describes a steady, undisturbed emotional state, environment, or condition.
quiet, peaceful
Describes a quiet and peaceful environment or atmosphere.
Examples
Il est resté calme malgré la mauvaise nouvelle.
He remained calm despite the bad news.
Le lac est calme ce matin.
The lake is peaceful this morning.
Le village est calme après le départ des touristes.
The village is quiet after the tourists leave.
Collocations
- rester calmestay calm
- un quartier calmea quiet neighborhood
Common mistakes
calme (au lieu de calme)
calme
The adjective 'calme' has the same form for masculine and feminine singular; learners often mistakenly alter the form.
calme (prononcé /kɑlm/)
/kalm/
Pronunciation error; the correct IPA is /kalm/, not /kɑlm/.
Related words
synonymtranquillecalm, quiet, tranquil, still, peaceful, serene
nounmasculine
Meanings
calmness, stillness
Usually refers to the calm state of an environment or atmosphere.
coolness (of a person)
Refers to a person's emotional or attitudinal calmness and composure.
Examples
Les calmes de l'aube favorisent l'observation des oiseaux.
The calm of dawn is ideal for birdwatching.
Après les calmes de la nuit, la brise s'est levée.
After the calm periods of the night, a breeze arose.
Les calmes successifs ont retardé le voilier.
The successive calms delayed the sailboat.