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How to Say ‘The building is very quiet.’ in French

L'immeuble est très calme.

l' im-muh-bl eh tray kalm

[l' im-muh-bl eh tray kalm]

Phrase Breakdown

L'immeuble

l' im-muh-bl

The building

'Le' becomes 'L'' before a vowel. Say 'lee-MUHBL'. It means an apartment building.

Example

L'immeuble est ancien.

The building is old.

Words in this phrase

L'

[l']

the

Used before singular when the item is known.

Example

L'homme est là.

The man is there.

immeuble

[im-muh-bl]

building

A structure with a roof and walls.

Example

L'immeuble est ancien.

The building is old.

est très calme.

eh tray kalm

is very quiet.

Say 'ay treh KALM'. The 's' of 'très' is silent here.

Example

La rue est très calme.

The street is very quiet.

Words in this phrase

est

[eh]

is

Third person singular present of be.

Example

C'est important.

It is important.

très

[tray]

very

An adverb used to intensify an adjective or adverb.

Example

Très bien, continuez.

Very good, continue.

calme

[kalm]

quiet / calm

Describes a peaceful place with little noise.

Example

Pour un dîner romantique, un coin calme est idéal.

For a romantic dinner, a quiet corner is ideal.

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