Exhalait (en. Exhaled)
/ɛɡ.zalɛ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
The act of emitting air, vapors, or smoke through the mouth or nose.
He exhaled a delicate fragrance of flowers in spring.
Il exhalait un parfum délicat de fleurs au printemps.
Emission of a scent or gas.
The dish exhaled cooking aromas that made one's mouth water.
Le plat exhalait des arômes de cuisson qui mettaient l'eau à la bouche.
To make something public or visible.
She exhaled contagious joy during the ceremony.
Elle exhalait une joie contagieuse lors de la cérémonie.
Etymology
From Latin 'exhalare', meaning 'to emit air'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to exude joy
To manifest great joy.
exhaler de la joie
to exude a scent
To produce or release a scent.
exhaler une odeur
to exude sadness
To show or express sadness.
exhaler la tristesse
Related Words
exhalation
The act of exhaling, expiring gases or odors.
exhalation
respiration
The act of inhaling and exhaling.
respiration
evaporation
The process by which a liquid turns into gas.
évaporation
Slang Meanings
To express something with intensity.
He exhaled his love for music.
Il exhalait son amour pour la musique.
To release a strong emotion.
She exhaled her anger after that argument.
Elle exhalait sa colère après cette dispute.