calme
Il est très calme aujourd'hui.
He is very calm today.
Not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other strong emotions; peaceful.
Gardez le calme, s'il vous plaît.
Keep calm, please.
Used as an adjective to describe a person's emotional state or demeanor.
Free from noise, disturbance, or activity; quiet.
La mer est calme ce matin.
The sea is calm this morning.
Can describe environments, weather, or situations.
The state of being calm; tranquility or silence.
J'adore le calme de la campagne.
I love the calm of the countryside.
Used as a masculine noun (le calme).
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Pro Tip
Adjective vs. Noun
Remember that 'calme' can be both an adjective (un homme calme) and a noun (le calme règne). The pronunciation is identical.
Gold Rule
Agreement
When used as an adjective, 'calme' does not change form for gender (calme/calmes), but adds an 's' for plural.
Word Origin
From Latin 'calmus', meaning 'calm, still'.
Usage Notes
As an adjective, it agrees in gender and number (calme, calme, calmes, calmes). As a noun, it is masculine.