French phrase
Respirez !
Meaning
Breathe!
When to use it
A direct prompt to breathe. Used to check or encourage breathing in a crisis; the tone may be gentle or firm.
Example dialogue
Respirez ! Pouvez-vous me répondre ?
Breathe! Can you answer me?
Oui, j'entends. J'ai du mal à respirer.
Yes, I can hear you. I'm having trouble breathing.