tranquillité
/tʁɑ̃.ki.li.te/
The English phrase "tranquility" is translated into French as tranquillité.
tranquillité refers to the quality or state of being calm and peaceful.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun tranquillité is feminine and is typically preceded by the definite article la.
How do you pronounce it?
/tʁɑ̃.ki.li.te/
Did you know?
- The word tranquille can be used as a slang term meaning 'relaxed' or 'easy'. For example, saying C'est tranquille can imply that a situation is under control or not stressful.
- The phrase Laissez-moi tranquille! is the standard way to say 'Leave me alone!' While tranquille means 'quiet', the phrase translates more as a request for privacy and autonomy.
- In French law, trouble à la tranquillité publique is a specific legal term for 'disturbing the peace'. It treats the abstract concept of tranquility as something the state can legally protect.
Examples in context
- De larges pans de la société blanche sont plus préoccupés par la tranquillité et le statu quo que par la justice et l'humanité.Large segments of white society are more concerned about tranquility and the status quo than about justice and humanity.This sentence illustrates the use of tranquillité when discussing social concerns.Tatoeba #13939111 by Rovo, translation #12994104 by rul
- En signant le traité de Tripoli en 1796, notre second Président John Adams écrivit : "Les États-Unis n'ont en eux-mêmes aucun caractère d'inimitié à l'encontre des lois, de la religion ou de la tranquillité des Musulmans.In signing the Treaty of Tripoli in 1796, our second President John Adams wrote, "The United States has in itself no character of enmity against the laws, religion or tranquility of Muslims."This example shows tranquillité used in a historical and diplomatic context.Tatoeba #481725 by sacredceltic, translation #376899 by saeb
- J'aime la tranquillité de la nature.I love the tranquility of nature.
- Aujourd'hui, je vais me détendre et profiter du calme.Today, I'm going to relax and enjoy the calm.
Example conversation
In a quiet park, Emma and Hugo are relaxing.
- HugoJ'aime la tranquillité de ce jardin.I love the tranquility of this garden.
- EmmaC'est vrai, c'est très apaisant ici.It's true, it is very soothing here.
- HugoOn peut enfin se reposer.We can finally rest.
- EmmaOui, profitons de ce moment.Yes, let's enjoy this moment.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry tranquillité, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
