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How do you say "calm down" in French?
Calme-toi
In French, "calm down" is Calme-toi.
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Pronunciation
Say kahlm-TWAH, with the same calme root you learned for the adjective, said in a gentle tone.
Grammar notes
Calme-toi is a phrase used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
calm down
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How to remember Calme-toi
Calme toi simply adds yourself onto the word for calm, telling someone to calm themselves.
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Questions about Calme-toi
How do you pronounce Calme-toi?
Say kahlm-TWAH, with the same calme root you learned for the adjective, said in a gentle tone.
Is Calme-toi formal or casual?
Calme-toi is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is Calme-toi used in French?
Calme-toi is used the same way as the equivalent English phrase. For example: (calm down).
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