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    Soupirer (en. Sigh)

    /su.pi.ʁe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Express discontent or sadness with a deep sigh.
    She often sighs when she thinks about her problems.
    Elle soupire souvent quand elle pense à ses problèmes.
    Manifest a desire or wish with a sigh.
    He sighs while looking at photos from his vacation.
    Il soupire en regardant les photos de ses vacances.
    Feel fatigue or weariness, often while sighing.
    After a long day, he sat down and sighed with relief.
    Après une longue journée, il s'est assis et a soupiré de soulagement.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'suspirare', meaning 'to sigh'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    sigh with boredom
    Express boredom with a sigh.
    soupirer d'ennui
    sigh for something
    Desire something with a sense of regret.
    soupirer après quelque chose
    sigh with relief
    Express relief with a sigh.
    soupirer de soulagement

    Related Words

    sigh
    The sound or act of sighing.
    soupir
    whisper
    Speak softly or in an indistinct manner.
    murmurer
    moan
    Express pain through a sound.
    gémir

    Slang Meanings

    Sigh to attract attention.
    She sighs so someone will ask her what's wrong.
    Elle soupire pour que quelqu'un lui demande ce qui ne va pas.
    Sigh to express exasperation.
    He sighed when he heard the same joke again.
    Il a soupiré quand il a entendu la même blague encore une fois.