How do you say "It is calm and gentle." in French?

"It is calm and gentle." in French is "Elle est calme et douce.". This phrase is commonly used in France.

What does "Elle est calme et douce." mean in English?

"Elle est calme et douce." means "It is calm and gentle." in English.

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How to Say ‘It is calm and gentle.’ in French

Elle est calme et douce.

el ay kalm ay dooss

[el ay kalm ay dooss]

Phrase Breakdown

Elle est calme

el ay kalm

She is calm

Describes a feminine subject as peaceful or not agitated.

Example

Elle est calme aujourd'hui.

She is calm today.

Words in this phrase

Elle

[el]

she / it

Subject pronoun meaning she or a feminine it.

Example

Elle est calme au début du cours.

She is calm at the beginning of class.

est

[ay]

Form of être meaning is.

Example

Elle est douce et lente.

She is gentle and slow.

calme

[kalm]

calm

Means calm, peaceful, or relaxing.

Example

La posture est calme pour le corps.

The pose is calm for the body.

Et douce

ay dooss

And gentle / soft

Adds a second positive quality; 'douce' can mean gentle, soft, or mild.

Example

Cette voix est douce.

This voice is gentle.

Words in this phrase

[ay]

and

Connects two words or ideas.

Example

Calme et douce, la posture aide beaucoup.

Calm and gentle, the pose helps a lot.

douce

[dooss]

gentle / soft

Used for something soft, smooth, or gentle.

Example

La musique est douce pendant le yoga.

The music is gentle during yoga.

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