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    Soufflaient (en. Were blowing)

    su-fle

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To produce a stream of air by exhaling.
    The winds were blowing hard on the coast.
    Les vents soufflaient fort sur la côte.
    To make a light sound by blowing.
    The flutes were blowing enchanting melodies.
    Les flûtes soufflaient des mélodies enchanteresses.
    To express an opinion or idea informally.
    They were expressing their thoughts during the discussion.
    Ils soufflaient leurs pensées durant la discussion.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'sufler', derived from Latin 'sufflare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to blow hot and cold
    To alternate between pleasure and pain.
    souffler le chaud et le froid
    to blow into the balloon
    To act in a futile or unproductive manner.
    souffler dans le ballon
    to whisper an idea
    To discreetly suggest something.
    souffler une idée

    Related Words

    breath
    Movement of air produced by breathing.
    souffle
    blower
    Device used to create an air current.
    soufflerie

    Slang Meanings

    To spill a secret to a friend
    He whispered the secret of the party to his friend.
    Il a soufflé à son ami le secret de la fête.
    To blow like crazy
    He was panting like crazy while running.
    Il soufflait comme un fou en courant.