No. 4,943 in French
silencieuse
"Silencieuse" means "silent" or "quiet" (feminine form).
In a sentence
Elle est restée silencieuse toute la soirée.
She remained silent throughout the evening.
Here, 'silencieuse' is used as an adjective to describe the subject 'Elle', indicating she did not speak or make noise.
La voiture électrique est extrêmement silencieuse.
The electric car is extremely quiet.
In this sentence, 'silencieuse' describes the car, highlighting its quiet mode of operation.
La bibliothèque était très silencieuse à cette heure.
The library was very quiet at that hour.
Here, 'silencieuse' is used to characterize the library's environment, emphasizing the serene setting.
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