Grammatical class

Adverb

silencieusement

silently (in a silent manner; making no noise)

Details

Syllables

si-len-cieu-se-ment

Phonetics

si.lɑ̃.sjø.zə.mɑ̃

Grammatical class

Adverb

Freq. (books)

3102

Freq. (movies)

18054

Freq. (news)

35768

Sentences

Tom et Mary mangeaient silencieusement.

Tom and Mary were eating in silence.

A1

Elle exprima son chagrin en pleurant silencieusement.

Her sorrow found expression in silent tears.

A1

Elle s'assit là silencieusement avec des larmes aux yeux.

She sat there silently with tears in her eyes.

A1

Ils ont quitté la chambre très silencieusement.

They went out of the room very silently.

B1