No. 1,616 in French
silence
The absence of sound or noise.
In a sentence
Le silence dans la bibliothèque est essentiel pour permettre la concentration.
Silence in the library is essential to allow concentration.
Here, 'silence' is used as a noun to signify the absence of sound, describing a necessary environment for focused activities.
Son silence lors de la réunion était très étrange.
His silence during the meeting was very strange.
In this context, 'silence' refers to a person's decision to refrain from speaking, which is interpreted socially within the scenario.
Silence ! Je dois me concentrer pour finir cette tâche.
Silence! I need to concentrate to finish this task.
Here, 'Silence' is used as an imperative interjection to command quietness or referential calmness in immediate surroundings.
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