sigh in French
sigh in French is soupir, soupirer — sigh means to let out a long, audible breath, usually as a sign of tiredness, sadness, relief, or frustration.
sigh in French
soupir
A deep, prolonged audible inhale and exhale of breath; as when fatigued, frustrated, grieved, or relieved; the act of sighing.
soupirer
What does "sigh" mean?
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verb To let out a long, audible breath, usually as a sign of tiredness, sadness, relief, or frustration.
"She sighed and put down the phone after another rejection."
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noun A long, audible breath let out to express tiredness, sadness, relief, or frustration.
"A deep sigh escaped him as he read the bad news."
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sigh in a sentence
- She sighed and put down the phone after another rejection.
- He sighed with relief when the plane finally landed.
- A deep sigh escaped him as he read the bad news.
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What is "sigh" in French?
"sigh" in French is soupir, soupirer. sigh means: To let out a long, audible breath, usually as a sign of tiredness, sadness, relief, or frustration.
How do you use "sigh" in a sentence?
Example: "She sighed and put down the phone after another rejection." In French, "sigh" is soupir, soupirer.
Are there other ways to say "sigh" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "sigh": soupir, soupirer.
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