puff in French
puff in French is souffle, bouffée, latte — puff means a short burst of breath, air, or smoke.
puff in French
souffle
bouffée
(countable) A small quantity of gas or smoke in the air.
bouffée
(informal, countable) An act of inhaling smoke from a cigarette, cigar or pipe.
latte
(informal, countable) An act of inhaling smoke from a cigarette, cigar or pipe.
taffe
(informal, countable) An act of inhaling smoke from a cigarette, cigar or pipe.
What does "puff" mean?
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noun A short burst of breath, air, or smoke.
"A puff of smoke rose from the chimney."
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verb To breathe quickly and heavily, especially from exertion.
"She was puffing hard by the top of the hill."
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verb To swell or inflate, often followed by "up."
"The bird puffed up its feathers in the cold."
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verb To praise something excessively, especially for promotional purposes.
"The reviews were clearly puffed by the studio's own marketing team."
puff in a sentence
- A puff of smoke rose from the chimney.
- He took a puff of his cigarette and looked away.
- She was puffing hard by the top of the hill.
- The bird puffed up its feathers in the cold.
Similar words in French
Common French translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "puff" in French?
"puff" in French is souffle, bouffée, latte. puff means: A short burst of breath, air, or smoke.
How do you use "puff" in a sentence?
Example: "A puff of smoke rose from the chimney." In French, "puff" is souffle, bouffée, latte.
Are there other ways to say "puff" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "puff": souffle, bouffée, latte, taffe.
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