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breath in French

breath in French is souffle, respiration, haleine — breath means the air drawn into or expelled from the lungs; a single instance of breathing.

breath in French

souffle
noun
(countable) A single act of breathing in or out; a breathing of air.
respiration
noun
(countable) A single act of breathing in or out; a breathing of air.
souffle
noun
(uncountable) Air expelled from the lungs.
haleine
noun
(uncountable) Air expelled from the lungs.

What does "breath" mean?

  1. noun The air drawn into or expelled from the lungs; a single instance of breathing.
    "She took a deep breath before diving in."
  2. noun A slight trace or hint of something.
    "There wasn't a breath of wind all afternoon."
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breath in a sentence

  • She took a deep breath before diving in.
  • He held his breath as the results were announced.
  • There wasn't a breath of wind all afternoon.

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What is "breath" in French?

"breath" in French is souffle, respiration, haleine. breath means: The air drawn into or expelled from the lungs; a single instance of breathing.

How do you use "breath" in a sentence?

Example: "She took a deep breath before diving in." In French, "breath" is souffle, respiration, haleine.

Are there other ways to say "breath" in French?

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "breath": souffle, respiration, haleine.

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