Haleines (en. Breaths)

[alɛn]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

The way a person breathes, often referring to the quality of the air exhaled.

His breath was heavy after the effort.

Ses haleines étaient lourdes après l'effort.

A puff of air or a movement of air.

A fresh breeze was blowing on the beach.

Une haleine fraîche soufflait sur la plage.

An odor emitted from the mouth when speaking or breathing.

He had a strong breath after eating garlic.

Il avait une haleine forte après avoir mangé de l'ail.

From Old French 'halene', meaning breath.

to have a breath of fire

To have very bad breath, often due to consuming garlic or other pungent foods.

avoir une haleine de feu

fresh breath

Describing a breath that is tasty and pleasant, often associated with good oral hygiene.

haleine fraîche

to hold one’s breath

Not to breathe for a moment.

retenir son haleine

breath

The movement of air caused by breathing.

souffle

respiration

The process by which organisms exchange gases with their environment.

respiration

dog breath

An expression to denote unpleasant breath.

haleine de chien

To have breath that stinks

After the meal, he had breath that stank.

Après le repas, il avait une haleine qui pue.

To be out of breath

After running, he was so out of breath that he struggled to speak.

Après avoir couru, il était tellement essoufflé qu'il peinait à parler.