gasp in French
gasp in French is halètement, retenir son souffle, haleter — gasp means to suddenly draw in breath, usually from shock or surprise.
gasp in French
halètement
A short, sudden intake of breath.
retenir son souffle
haleter
(intransitive) To breathe quickly or in a labored manner, as after exertion; to respire with heaving of the breast; to pant.
ahaner
(intransitive) To breathe quickly or in a labored manner, as after exertion; to respire with heaving of the breast; to pant.
What does "gasp" mean?
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verb To suddenly draw in breath, usually from shock or surprise.
"She gasped when she saw the size of the spider."
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noun A short, sudden intake of breath.
"A gasp went through the crowd as the trick was revealed."
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gasp in a sentence
- She gasped when she saw the size of the spider.
- He gasped for air after finally reaching the surface.
- A gasp went through the crowd as the trick was revealed.
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What is "gasp" in French?
"gasp" in French is halètement, retenir son souffle, haleter. gasp means: To suddenly draw in breath, usually from shock or surprise.
How do you use "gasp" in a sentence?
Example: "She gasped when she saw the size of the spider." In French, "gasp" is halètement, retenir son souffle, haleter.
Are there other ways to say "gasp" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "gasp": halètement, retenir son souffle, haleter, ahaner.
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