ETYM French, from Latin silentium. Related to Silent.
1. The absence of sound; SYN. quiet.
2. The state of being silent (as when no one is speaking).
1. Absence de bruit.
2. Calme.
3. Fait de se taire. Garder le silence.
4. Absence d'indications. Dans le silence de la loi.
1. To compel or reduce to silence; still
2. To restrain from expression; suppress
3. To cause to cease hostile firing or criticism
Ordonner qu'on se taise, faire qu'on se taise.