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    Soufflet (en. Bellows)

    [su.flet]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A device often made of leather or metal that directs a stream of air.
    He uses a bellows to stoke the barbecue.
    Il utilise un soufflet pour attiser le barbecue.
    A part of a wind instrument, like an organ.
    The bellows of the organ allows the air to circulate.
    Le soufflet de l'orgue permet de faire circuler l'air.
    An interruption or reproach, often in the form of an insult.
    He received a verbal slap from his superior.
    Il a reçu un soufflet verbal de son supérieur.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'sofflet', derived from the verb 'souffler'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    folding storage space
    A storage space that can be folded or unfolded.
    soufflet de rangement
    to give someone a slap
    To make a sharp remark or criticism.
    donner un soufflet à quelqu'un
    to make a slap
    To produce a blowing sound.
    faire un soufflet

    Related Words

    souffler
    To produce air by exhaling quickly.
    souffler
    souffrance
    State of pain or suffering.
    souffrance
    souffle
    The action of blowing or the resulting sound.
    souffle

    Slang Meanings

    Severe criticism or backlash.
    His last remark was a real slap for him.
    Sa dernière remarque a été un véritable soufflet pour lui.
    Bellows in a figurative sense to denote disappointment.
    His project took a hit when it was rejected.
    Son projet a pris un soufflet lorsqu'il a été rejeté.