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    Souffla (en. Blew)

    [sufla]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To expel air from oneself, especially by exhaling loudly.
    He blew on his hands to warm them up.
    Il souffla sur ses mains pour se réchauffer.
    To emit a breath, often through an opening.
    She blew out the candle to extinguish it.
    Elle souffla sur la bougie pour l'éteindre.
    To teach the idea of inspiring something alive or new.
    The wind blew in the sails of the boat.
    Le vent souffla dans les voiles du bateau.
    To produce a sound, usually by forcefully exhaling.
    He blew into his trumpet with enthusiasm.
    Il souffla dans sa trompette avec enthousiasme.

    Etymology

    From the verb souffler, derived from the Latin 'sufflare' which means 'to expel air'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    blow hot and cold
    To have behaviors that change depending on the circumstances.
    souffler chaud et froid
    blow in the wind
    To act without real impact.
    souffler dans le vent
    blow on the embers
    To rekindle a calm situation.
    souffler sur les braises

    Related Words

    souffler
    Action of expelling air.
    souffler
    souffrance
    State of pain or discomfort.
    souffrance
    soufflet
    Blowing instrument or a part of a machine.
    soufflet

    Slang Meanings

    To feel relieved after expressing an emotion.
    After telling everything, she blew out a sigh, finally at ease.
    Après avoir tout raconté, elle a soufflé, enfin à l'aise.
    To rest after an effort.
    He took a minute to catch his breath before resuming skiing.
    Il a soufflé une minute avant de reprendre le ski.