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quietly

Prononciation : [ˈkwaɪətli]

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Contexte : « behavior »

(adverb) in a way that does not make much noise. When you do something quietly, you are being soft and gentle. It's like when you tiptoe around the house so you don't wake anyone up.

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She spoke quietly so she wouldn’t disturb the people studying in the library.

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He didn’t quietly leave the room; he slammed the door and made a loud noise.

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Can you whisper quietly enough to not be heard?

Contexte : « manner »

(adverb) in a calm or peaceful way. When you do something quietly, you are not being loud or chaotic. It's like sitting silently to enjoy a beautiful sunset.

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They enjoyed the movie quietly, without talking or making a fuss.

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The kids weren't being quiet; they were laughing and shouting during the film.

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Why do we need to act quietly during the presentation?

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