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    L'air (en. The air)

    /lɛʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Mixture of breathable gases, mainly composed of nitrogen and oxygen.
    Air is essential for life on Earth.
    L'air est essentiel pour la vie sur Terre.
    Atmosphere or ambiance of a place.
    The air in this city is very polluted.
    L'air de cette ville est très pollué.
    Posture or attitude that someone adopts.
    She has a mysterious air.
    Elle a un air mystérieux.
    A musical air, a melody.
    He plays a Mozart air on the piano.
    Il joue un air de Mozart au piano.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'aer', which means 'air'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have an air
    to have the appearance of being something.
    avoir de l'air
    the spirit of the times
    the social and cultural climate of a period.
    l'air du temps
    to get some fresh air
    to go outside to breathe.
    prprendre l'air

    Related Words

    respiration
    Action of breathing.
    respiration
    wind
    Movement of air.
    vent
    atmosphere
    Set of gases surrounding the Earth.
    atmosphère

    Slang Meanings

    To be 'in the air' of the times.
    This style is really in the spirit of the times.
    Ce style est vraiment dans l'air du temps.
    To look silly.
    Don't make that face, you look silly.
    Ne fais pas cette tête, tu as l'air bête.