breathe in French
breathe in French
respirer
(intransitive) To draw air into (inhale), and expel air from (exhale), the lungs in order to extract oxygen and excrete waste gases.
inspirer
(intransitive) To draw air into (inhale), and expel air from (exhale), the lungs in order to extract oxygen and excrete waste gases.
expirer
(intransitive) To draw air into (inhale), and expel air from (exhale), the lungs in order to extract oxygen and excrete waste gases.
respirer
(intransitive) To take in needed gases and expel waste gases in a similar way.
reprendre son souffle
(intransitive, now, rare) To rest; to stop and catch one's breath.