English–French
“breathing in” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/inalasjɔ̃/
Example
Fais une inhalation de vapeur.
Breathe in steam.
How to say “breathing in” in French
“Breathing in” in French is inhalation.
Air carrying steam, gas, or medicine inward through the nose or mouth to the lungs.
Example sentences with inhalation
Elle a fait une inhalation de vapeur pour soulager sa toux.
She took a steam inhalation to relieve her cough.
Tips for using inhalation
- Inhalation has a medical or procedural register; everyday French usually uses tirer une bouffée or prendre une bouffée for one puff of smoke or vapor.