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/si.lɑ̃.sjø/

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Translation

silent, quiet

Word origin

From Latin silentiosus, from silentium ('silence'), from silere ('to be quiet').

Origin
Latin
Root
silentiosus
English cognates
silent, silence

Grammar

Femininesilencieuse
Masc pluralsilencieux
Fem pluralsilencieuses

Examples

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The old dog stays quiet all day long.

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The audience fell silent when the music began.

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Silent people were walking behind the car.

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This quiet engine bothers nobody.

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The silent corridors are frightening at night.

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This word is part of lesson 50.