calmos

Calmos is a French slang interjection used to tell someone to calm down. It appears in informal speech, online chatter, and popular culture as a quick, emphatic way to urge relaxation or composure. The expression is generally considered a shortened or jocular form derived from more formal phrases such as calmez-vous or calme-toi, with the final s functioning as part of casual pronunciation rather than indicating a plural form.

In usage, calmos is typically encountered in casual dialogue, memes, or humorous contexts where a brisk, lighthearted admonition to chill out is appropriate. It may appear in written forms ranging from chat messages to captions, and occasionally as a catchphrase or tagline in media or advertising. When capitalized or punctuated (for example, Calmos or Calmos!), it can take on a branding or stylistic role rather than a literal imperative.

Lexical status and scope: calmos is not part of standard French vocabulary and is primarily documented as slang. Its core meaning remains the idea of requesting someone to calm down, rather than introducing a separate lexical entry. Because it is slang, its acceptability and connotations can vary by region, speaker, and age group.

See also: calmez-vous, calme-toi, informal French expressions for urging composure.