Here's why:
* Adjectives don't change based on gender in French: The adjective "calme" (calm) is the same for both masculine and feminine.
* "Calmer" is the comparative form: "Calmer" is the comparative form of the adjective "calme." Comparatives are also generally not gender-specific.
How to use "calme" in a feminine context:
You would simply use "calme" as is, for example:
* Une femme calme (a calm woman)
* La mer est calme (the sea is calm)
Let me know if you have other French grammar questions! 😊