Respirer (en. Breathe)

/ʁɛspiʁe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

To inhale and exhale air, seeking to maintain a regular breathing pattern.

It is important to breathe deeply to relax.

Il est important de respirer profondément pour se relaxer.

To produce a movement of air in the lungs.

Swimmers must learn to breathe properly.

Les nageurs doivent apprendre à respirer correctement.

To be alive, referring to the ability to live.

Plants also breathe by taking in carbon dioxide.

Les plantes respirent aussi en prenant du dioxyde de carbone.

From the Latin 'respirare', which means 'to breathe again'.

to breathe deeply

To take a deep breath, enjoy life.

respirer à pleins poumons

to breathe happiness

To be immersed in a state of happiness.

respirer le bonheur

respiration

Act of breathing.

respiration

inhale

Taking something into the lungs.

inhale

exhale

To expel air from the lungs.

expirer

To take a break

After a busy day, I need to breathe a little.

Après une journée chargée, j'ai besoin de respirer un peu.

To stay calm

When it gets heated, you just need to breathe and take a step back.

Quand ça chauffe, il faut juste respirer et prendre du recul.