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.
"Tom sighed heavily when he saw how much washing-up was waiting for him."
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noun A long, audible breath let out to express tiredness, sadness, relief, or frustration.
"With a sigh of relief, she sat down after the long exam."
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sigh in a sentence
- Tom sighed heavily when he saw how much washing-up was waiting for him.
- She sighed and put down the phone after another rejection.
- With a sigh of relief, she sat down after the long exam.
- The teacher let out a weary sigh and rubbed her eyes.
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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: "Tom sighed heavily when he saw how much washing-up was waiting for him." 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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