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    Air (en. Air)

    /ɛʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Mixture of gases that makes up the atmosphere.
    The air we breathe contains nitrogen and oxygen.
    L'air que nous respirons contient de l'azote et de l'oxygène.
    Space between objects.
    There is too much air between the furniture.
    Il y a trop d'air entre les meubles.
    Atmosphere, ambiance.
    There was a festive air in the room.
    Il y avait un air de fête dans la salle.
    verb
    To give a certain character to something.
    She managed to air her speech to make it more captivating.
    Elle a réussi à airer son discours pour le rendre plus captivant.

    Etymology

    Provençal 'air', from Latin 'aer', itself derived from Greek 'ἀήρ' (aēr).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have an air
    To be in a light or relaxed state of mind.
    avoir de l'air
    to make air
    To air a room.
    faire de l'air
    to take off in the air
    To elevate a project or an idea.
    décoller dans l'air

    Related Words

    aeration
    Process of introducing air into a space.
    aération
    aerial
    That which is in the air or related to air.
    aérien
    airspace
    Space, surface, area.
    aire

    Slang Meanings

    To be of a certain style or attitude.
    He really looks good today with his new shoes.
    Il a vraiment de l'air aujourd'hui avec ses nouvelles chaussures.
    To look like something.
    She looks tired after her long day.
    Elle a l'air fatiguée après sa longue journée.