French Word · Native
Tais-toi
Be quiet / shut up
Pronunciation: teh TWAH
Meaning
A blunt command telling one person to stop speaking.
Example
Il était en colère et lui a dit de se taire.
He was angry and told the other person to be quiet.
Practice tips
- Practice Tais-toi 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 native-level learners.