placid

• Décrit une personne ou une chose qui est calme, paisible et imperturbable.

Describes a person or thing that is calm, peaceful, and undisturbed.

1. Calm and peacefulB2formal

   Not easily upset or excited; serene and tranquil.

   calme et paisible

   • The lake was placid and reflected the mountains perfectly.
   • She has a placid temperament, rarely getting angry.
   • The baby remained placid throughout the long car ride.

   Synonymescalmcomposedeven-temperedpeacefulserenetranquilunperturbedunruffled

   Antonymesagitatedexcitablefreneticstormyturbulentvolatile

2. Smooth and undisturbedB2formal

   Describing a body of water or surface that is still and without waves.

   Calme et sans agitation (plan d'eau)

   • The sea was placid after the storm passed.
   • We enjoyed a placid afternoon sailing on the river.
   • The pond's placid surface mirrored the autumn leaves.

   Synonymescalmglassypeacefulserenestilltranquilunruffled

   Antonymesagitatedchoppyroughstormyturbulentviolentwild