Respiré (en. Breathed)
/ʁɛ.spi.ʁe/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
Refers to someone who has regained their breath after exertion.
After running, she was finally breathed.
Après avoir couru, elle était enfin respirée.
Qualifies clean and pure air.
The mountain scenery is so breathed, it's pleasant.
Le paysage de montagne est tellement respiré, c'est agréable.
Refers to a feeling of relief.
She felt breathed once the decision was made.
Elle se sentit respirée une fois la décision prise.
Etymology
From the verb 'to breathe', derived from the Latin 'respirare'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
breathe deeply
Fully enjoy life.
respirer à pleins poumons
take a deep breath
Give oneself a moment of calm.
prendre une grande respiration
be breathless
To be amazed or surprised.
avoir le souffle coupé
Related Words
to breathe
Inhaling and exhaling air.
respirer
breathing
Act of breathing.
respiration
respiratory
Related to breathing.
respiratoire
Slang Meanings
Calm the nerves.
When it gets too intense, just breathe.
Lorsque ça devient trop intense, juste respiré.
Get a breather.
After a long time of stress, I finally breathed a bit.
Après un long moment de stress, j'ai enfin respiré un peu.