French Word · Intermediate
taire
to be quiet, to be silent
Pronunciation: /tɛʁ/
Meaning
to be quiet, to be silent
Example
faire taire
to quieten, to silence, to shut up
Practice tips
- Practice taire out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this French word is for intermediate-level learners.