silencieuse

Silencieuse is the feminine singular form of the French adjective silencieux, meaning silent or quiet. It agrees with feminine nouns and is used to describe a lack of noise or a calm, hushed character.

In French grammar, adjectives agree in gender and number with the nouns they modify. The masculine form is silencieux, the feminine form is silencieuse, and the plural forms are silencieux (masculine) and silencieuses (feminine). The adjective is typically placed after the noun it modifies, as in la forêt silencieuse or une ambiance silencieuse, though stylistic variations can occur.

Examples of usage include la forêt était silencieuse sous la neige (the forest was silent under the snow) and une femme silencieuse et discrète (a quiet and discreet woman). The adverb corresponding to silence is silencieusement (silently), and the related noun is le silence (silence). The term also forms part of common expressions about atmosphere, mood, or demeanor, such as describing places, crowds, or individuals as silencieux or silencieuse to emphasize quietness.

Related terms to consult include silencieux (masculine singular), silencieuses (feminine plural), and silence, which provide broader contextual usage and derivations within the same linguistic family.