English–French
“breathe” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/ʁɛspiʁe/
Example
Après la course, il faut respirer lentement.
After the race, you need to breathe slowly.
How to say “breathe” in French
“Breathe” in French is respirer.
A steady cycle of air entering and leaving the lungs.
Example sentences with respirer
En cas de stress, essayez de respirer profondément.
In case of stress, try to breathe deeply.
Tips for using respirer
- Respirer is intransitive for breathing but can take a direct object when it means smelling or drawing in something, as in respirer un parfum.