quieten

The security situation in Afghanistan is too dangerous to return anyone there at present, but afterwards, when things have quietened down, these people will be returned.
La situation afghane est trop dangereuse pour y renvoyer qui que ce soit à l'heure actuelle, mais plus tard, quand les choses se seront calmées, ces personnes y seront renvoyées.
The protests have quietened since the president appeared on television.
Les manifestations se sont calmées depuis que le président est apparu à la télévision.
Things have quietened down since the factory owners reached an agreement with the union.
Les choses se sont calmées depuis que les propriétaires de l'usine ont conclu un accord avec le syndicat.
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