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    Souffle (en. Breath)

    /sufl/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Movement of air produced by breathing.
    The breath of the breeze was pleasant.
    Le souffle de la brise était agréable.
    Duration of breath during singing or a performance.
    He held the note thanks to controlled breath.
    Il a tenu la note grâce à un souffle maîtrisé.
    State or impression of energy or life.
    The breath of youth is felt in our team.
    Le souffle de la jeunesse se fait sentir dans notre équipe.
    verb
    Action of exhaling or circulating air.
    He blew out the candles on his cake.
    Il a soufflé sur les bougies de son gâteau.
    To express something in a striking manner.
    He brought a breeze of change to local politics.
    Il a soufflé un vent de changement sur la politique locale.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'sufflare' meaning 'to blow' or 'to expire'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have a short breath
    To be out of breath or lacking air.
    avoir un souffle court
    breath of life
    Energy that animates something.
    souffle de vie
    to blow hot and cold
    To change one's mind or attitude frequently.
    souffler le chaud et le froid

    Related Words

    souffler
    Action of circulating air.
    souffler
    souffleuse
    Device that blows air.
    souffleuse
    soufflet
    Instrument that produces a breath of air.
    soufflet

    Slang Meanings

    To make a good move.
    He nailed his breath and won the match.
    Il a réussi son souffle et a remporté le match.
    To be in a state of euphoria.
    After this news, he is in full breath.
    Après cette nouvelle, il est en plein souffle.