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How to Say ‘Quiet paths’ in French

Les chemins calmes

lay shuh-manh kalm

[lay shuh-manh kalm]

💬 Usage Tip: « Calmes » agrees in plural with « chemins ». French adjectives often change form to match the noun.

🇫🇷 In France: This evokes greenways, park paths, canal routes, and calm suburban trails—popular skating spots in France.

Phrase Breakdown

Les

[lay]

the

Plural definite article used before plural nouns.

Example

Les chemins calmes sont agréables pour débuter en roller.

Calm paths are pleasant for starting inline skating.

chemins

[shuh-manh]

paths

Refers to paths, trails, or routes where you can skate.

Example

Les chemins calmes sont meilleurs pour le roller fitness.

Calm paths are better for fitness inline skating.

calmes

[kalm]

calm / quiet

Describes places that are peaceful, not busy, or not noisy.

Example

Les chemins calmes me rassurent quand je fais du roller.

Quiet paths reassure me when I skate.

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