How to Say ‘It is calm’ in French
Elle est calme
el ay kalm
[el ay kalm]
💬 Usage Tip: Elle refers to the feminine noun posture. French nouns make pronouns change.
🇫🇷 In France: In French, even objects and activities get gendered pronouns, which can feel new for English speakers.
Phrase Breakdown
Elle
[el]
she / it
Subject pronoun meaning she; it can also refer to a feminine thing like a posture.
Elle est calme pendant le cours.
She is calm during the class.
est
[ay]
is
Form of être meaning is.
Elle est calme et douce.
She is calm and gentle.
calme
[kalm]
calm
Describes something peaceful and relaxing.
La respiration est calme ici.
The breathing is calm here.
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