how to pronounce serein

/sə.ʁɛ̃/

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serein is pronounced in two syllables

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ɛ̃

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An example use of serein in a speech by a native speaker of standard french:

“… pénale mais avec un travail serein on va …”

meanings of serein

adjective:

Serene, calm, tranquil.
Unclouded, clear.

noun:

Serein.

serein frequency in french - C2 level of CEFR

the word serein occurs in french on average 5 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.