quiescent

• Décrit un état de repos, de calme ou d'inactivité, souvent en parlant d'une chose qui ne se manifeste pas ou qui est en sommeil.

Describes a state of being quiet, still, or inactive.

1. Inactive or dormantC1formal

   In a state of inactivity, rest, or dormancy; not active or developing.

   Quiescent (inactif, dormant)

   • The volcano has been quiescent for centuries.
   • The virus remained quiescent in the patient's body for years.
   • During winter, many plants become quiescent.

   Synonymesdormantidleinactiveinertlatentmotionlessstill

   Antonymesactiveanimatedbusyenergeticlivelyrestlessturbulentunquiet

2. Calm or stillC1formal

   Marked by a state of quietness, tranquility, or lack of disturbance.

   Calme ou immobile

   • The lake was quiescent under the moonlight.
   • The crowd grew quiescent as the speaker began.
   • Her quiescent demeanor helped calm the tense situation.

   Synonymescalmdormantinactivemotionlesspeacefulquietstilltranquil

   Antonymesactiveagitatedrestlessturbulentunquiet