🤫📍

How to Say ‘Somewhere a bit quieter’ in French

Un peu plus au calme

uhn puh ploos oh kalm

[uhn puh ploos oh kalm]

💬 Usage Tip: Au calme means "in a quiet spot" and works on its own: on serait mieux au calme "we'd be better off somewhere quiet".

Phrase Breakdown

Un peu plus

uhn puh ploos

A little more

'Un' is nasal. The 's' in 'plus' is silent here.

Example

Un peu plus loin.

A little further.

Words in this phrase

[uhn]

a / an

An indefinite article used before a masculine singular noun.

Example

Un casque est important pour le roller.

A helmet is important for inline skating.

peu

[puh]

little; a bit

Used with 'un' to express a small degree.

Example

Je me sens un peu triste aujourd'hui.

I feel a little sad today.

plus

[ploos]

An adverb used to indicate a greater degree or extent of something.

Example

Cet endroit est plus intéressant la nuit.

This place is more interesting at night.

au calme

oh kalm

in the quiet

'Au calme' means 'somewhere quiet'. Say it as 'o KALM'.

Example

On parle au calme ?

Shall we talk somewhere quiet?

Words in this phrase

[oh]

in the

Contraction of 'à le'; 'au calme' means somewhere quiet.

Example

On sera mieux au calme.

We'll be better somewhere quiet.

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.

Guides for French learners

Ordering in French: Cafés, Bakeries and Restaurants (with Menu Vocabulary)How to order in French at a café, a bakery and a restaurant: the phrases, the questions staff ask, and the menu and food vocabulary to understand the answers.Hello in French: Greetings, Good Evening and How to Answer "How Are You?"How to say hello in French, when to switch to good evening, how to ask how are you and what to answer, with tu vs vous and native audio.

Get the Full Learning Experience

This lesson is just a preview. Download PrettyFluent to practice pronunciation, roleplay conversations, and master vocabulary with spaced repetition.

Pronunciation Feedback

AI-powered feedback on what you say out loud

Spaced Repetition

Retain vocabulary long-term with smart practice

Immersive Roleplaying

Practice real conversations with AI partners

Lessons for Your Situation

Request lessons tailored to your specific needs

Get Full Lesson

What Learners Are Saying

“Moved to Lyon for a culinary apprenticeship. The food and restaurant lessons were exactly what I needed — my French colleagues were genuinely impressed.”

Tom H., 38, Chef

“Studying in Paris and the academic French I learned in school was useless for daily life. This app filled the gap in weeks, not months.”

Nina W., 29, Graduate Student

“Learning a language has never been as immediately impactful. Now I can charm the locals and navigate the food scene like a boss.”

Alex M., 42, Software Engineer