serein
/sə.ʁɛ̃/masculine
The English word 'serene' is translated into French as serein.
serein is used to describe someone who is peaceful and calm in temperament. It is also specifically used to describe calm weather or a clear, cloudless sky.
Meaning: peaceful, calm (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the adjective changes to match the noun it describes: use serein for masculine singular, sereine for feminine singular, sereins for masculine plural and sereines for feminine plural.
How do you pronounce it?
/sə.ʁɛ̃/ (2 syllables)
Did you know?
- In French, the word serein can also refer to a fine, light rain or dew that falls from a clear sky during a cool evening.
- In older French, serein could refer to the 'evening' or 'night air', stemming from the Latin word serum for whey or a thin liquid.
- In French literature, describing a face as sereine often implies a spiritual or divine detachment rather than just a relaxed mood.
Examples in context
- Chloé a peint un paysage serein.Chloe painted a serene landscape.This sentence is useful for seeing how to describe a landscape using serein.Tatoeba #12495037 by always, translation #12082751 by Amastan
- Ah ! Comme ce temple est serein !Ah! How serene is this temple!This sentence shows how to use serein to express admiration for a temple.Tatoeba #1099414 by sacredceltic, translation #1098774 by cntrational
- Le ciel d'automne est clair et serein.The autumn sky is clear and serene.This sentence demonstrates using serein to describe the autumn sky.Tatoeba #1515854 by Rovo, translation #266358 by sundown
- Les jardins de Versailles sont d'une beauté sereine.The gardens of Versailles are of a serene beauty.
- La musique classique a un effet apaisant sur mon esprit.Classical music has a soothing effect on my mind.
- Après une semaine stressante, je suis serein(e) comme un dimanche matin.After a stressful week, I am serene like a Sunday morning.
- Après une longue promenade, j'ai enfin trouvé un endroit tranquille pour me reposer.After a long walk, I finally found a serene place to rest.
- Les paysages du nord du Québec sont emplis de quiétude.The landscapes of northern Quebec are filled with serenity.
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Example conversation
Léa and Lucas are walking in a quiet park.
- LéaC'est un endroit vraiment calme.It is a really quiet place.
- LucasOui, je me sens tout serein ici.Yes, I feel completely serene here.
- LéaOn devrait venir ici plus souvent.We should come here more often.
- LucasJe suis d'accord avec toi, Léa.I agree with you, Léa.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “serene” translations and entries serein, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries serein, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
