paisible
peaceful
Qui est calme, sans bruit ni agitation, et qui donne un sentiment de tranquillité.
The French word "paisible" is an adjective meaning peaceful or calm.
Meaning:
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Peaceful, calm, tranquil: It is used to describe a person, place, situation, or atmosphere that is free from disturbance or violence and appears serene or quiet.
- Example: Un village paisible — A peaceful village.
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It can indirectly describe someone who has a gentle, laid-back character or behaves calmly without aggression.
Word Parts:
- The root comes from "paix", meaning "peace".
- The suffix -ible is an adjective ending, similar to "-ible" or "-able" in English.
Synonyms in French:
- calme
- tranquille
- serein(e)
- tranquille
- harmonieux / harmonieuse (in the context of harmonious environment)
- reposant(e) (restful)
Antonyms in French:
- agité(e) (restless, agitated)
- turbulent(e) (turbulent)
- violent(e)
- mouvementé(e) (eventful, unsettled)
- bruyant(e) (noisy)
In summary, "paisible" is used to characterize peaceful and calm situations, places, or behaviors.
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Examples
Cette maison est très paisible.adjective
This house is very peaceful.
Le jardin semble paisible en fin de journée.adjective
The garden seems peaceful at the end of the day.
Ils ont trouvé un coin paisible pour lire au soleil.adjective
They found a peaceful spot to read in the sun.
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