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    Respiration (en. Breathing)

    /ʁɛ.spi.ʁa.sjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Movement of gases in and out of the lungs.
    Breathing is essential for life.
    La respiration est essentielle à la vie.
    Action of breathing.
    He regained a normal breathing rhythm after exertion.
    Il a retrouvé un rythme de respiration normal après l'effort.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'respiratio', which means 'the action of breathing'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    take a moment to breathe
    To take a break to relax and recharge.
    prendre un moment pour respirer
    abdominal breathing
    Breathing technique where the diaphragm is used.
    la respiration abdominale
    to have breath
    To be fit, to have good respiratory capacity.
    avoir du souffle

    Related Words

    respiratory
    Related to breathing.
    respiratoire
    to breathe
    To perform the act of breathing.
    respirer
    respirator
    Device or system allowing for breathing.
    respirateur

    Slang Meanings

    To feel a bit sluggish
    After this run, I really need a breath.
    Après cette course, j'ai vraiment besoin d'une respiration.
    To be out of breath
    After climbing, I'm out of breath.
    Après l'escalade, je suis à bout de souffle.