Silencieux
Example: Le chat marche toujours très silencieusement dans la maison.
Definition
"Silencieux" describes doing something in a way that produces little or no noise, often to avoid disturbance. For example, "Le chat marche toujours très silencieusement dans la maison" means the cat always walks very quietly inside the house.
Etymology
The French word "silencieux" comes from the Latin word 'silenciosus,' which derives from 'silentium,' meaning silence. Did you know? The root reflects the idea of quietness or stillness, which perfectly fits the meaning of "silencieux."
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"Silencieux" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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