English–French
“sigh” in French
How to say “sigh” in French
“Sigh” in French is soupir.
A short breath escaping through the mouth as feeling becomes audible.
Example sentences with soupir
Elle a poussé un soupir de soulagement en apprenant la bonne nouvelle.
She let out a sigh of relief upon learning the good news.
Tips for using soupir
- Soupir is masculine, so the usual article is un soupir rather than une soupir.
Other French words for “sigh”
Il a soupiré en voyant la facture.
He sighed when he saw the bill.