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    Aspirer (en. Strive)

    /aspire/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To draw in air or a gaseous substance into a space.
    He took a deep breath of fresh air.
    Il a aspiré une grande bouffée d'air frais.
    To want to achieve or obtain something.
    She aspires to a career in music.
    Elle aspire à une carrière dans la musique.
    To draw towards oneself, to bring in by a movement.
    The fan draws in the warm air from the room.
    Le ventilateur aspire l'air chaud de la pièce.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'aspirare', composed of 'ad-' and 'spirare' (to breathe).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to aspire to something
    to initiate a desire or ambition towards a goal.
    aspirer à quelque chose
    to breathe deeply
    to take in a large amount of air.
    aspirer profondément
    to aspire to happiness
    to have the wish or hope of being happy.
    aspirer au bonheur

    Related Words

    inhale
    to take air or a substance into the lungs.
    inhaler
    wish
    to experience a desire for something.
    souhaiter
    desire
    to have a strong want for something.
    désirer

    Slang Meanings

    To aspire to something
    He aspires to wealth.
    Il aspire à la richesse.
    To be in search of
    She aspires to a better life.
    Elle aspire à une vie meilleure.