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French Phrase

Ouais, elle est très calme.

/wɛ, ɛl ɛ tʁɛ kalm/
Meaning"Yeah, she is very calm."
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Meaning

A casual way to confirm that a woman, animal, or feminine‑gendered thing is very calm. The speaker uses the slang “ouais” to keep the tone relaxed and friendly.

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When to use

Use this sentence in informal conversations with friends, family, or peers when you want to comment on someone’s or something’s calm demeanor. It’s not appropriate for formal settings, business emails, or academic writing.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Ouais,elleesttrèscalme.

1

Ouais (informal affirmation)

A colloquial way to say “yeah” or “yep”; used in casual spoken French, not in formal writing.

2

elle (subject pronoun)

Third‑person singular feminine pronoun, referring to a woman, animal, or feminine noun.

3

être – est (present tense)

The third‑person singular present of the verb “to be”; links the subject to its description.

4

très (adverb of degree)

Placed before an adjective to intensify it; “très calme” = “very calm”.

5

calme (adjective)

Describes a state of tranquility; agrees in gender and number with the subject (here feminine singular).

🗨In Conversation

A

Comment est la nouvelle prof de yoga?

How is the new yoga teacher?

Ouais, elle est très calme.

Yeah, she’s very calm.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Oui, elle est très calme.

    “Oui” is formal; using it changes the tone from casual to neutral.

  • Il est très calme.

    Do not add an extra “e” to “calme” when the subject is masculine; the adjective must match gender.

  • Elle est très calmes.

    The adjective should stay singular because the subject is singular.

↔Alternatives

  • Oui, elle est très calme.

    Yes, she is very calm.

  • Effectivement, elle est très calme.

    Indeed, she is very calm.

  • C’est vrai, elle est très calme.

    That's true, she is very calm.

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Cultural Tip

“Ouais” is a slang interjection that appears mainly in spoken French and in informal writing (texts, social media). It can convey a laid‑back attitude, but overusing it in formal contexts may be seen as unprofessional. Also, remember that “calme” must agree with the subject’s gender and number – e.g., “ils sont très calmes” for a masculine plural group.