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