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    Soupirs (en. Sighs)

    /su.pir/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A sigh is a sound made by exhaling deeply.
    She let out a sigh of relief after hearing the good news.
    Elle a poussé un soupir de soulagement après avoir entendu la bonne nouvelle.
    A sigh can express feelings of sadness or despair.
    His sigh betrayed his sorrow.
    Son soupir trahissait son chagrin.
    A sigh can also mark impatience or boredom.
    He let out a sigh of impatience while waiting for his turn.
    Il a laissé échapper un soupir d'impatience en attendant son tour.

    Etymology

    The word 'soupir' comes from the Latin 'suspirare', which means 'to breathe deeply'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    sigh of relief
    A sigh expressing relief.
    soupir de soulagement
    sigh of boredom
    A sigh expressing boredom.
    soupir d'ennui
    to sigh after something
    To strongly desire something.
    soupirer après quelque chose

    Related Words

    gasp
    Difficult breathing, often due to effort.
    halètement
    moan
    A sound expressing pain or sadness.
    gémissement
    to sigh
    A verb meaning to make a sigh.
    soupirer

    Slang Meanings

    To express oneself wearily.
    He sighed as if everything were too complicated.
    Il a soupiré, comme si tout était trop compliqué.
    To express an unfulfilled desire.
    She often sighs when speaking about her dreams.
    Elle soupire souvent en parlant de ses rêves.