French word

oxygéner

Pronunciation

IPA/ɔksiʒene/

Meaning

  • verbgive oxygen to ___

Example

Les secouristes ont oxygéné la victime sur place.

The rescuers gave the victim oxygen on site.

Illustration for oxygéner (give oxygen to ___)

More examples

Après l'effort, il est bon de s'oxygéner quelques minutes.

After exertion, it is good to get some oxygen for a few minutes.

Core concept

A stagnant system receiving a breath of oxygen that restores movement and energy.

Common phrases

  • oxygéner le sang

    oxygenate the blood

  • s'oxygéner quelques minutes

    get some oxygen for a few minutes

Similar words

dynamiser: To bring new energy to an activity or gathering.
revitaliser: To bring back a former level of energy and vitality.
ranimer: To revive interest or restore vitality.
stimuler: To prompt greater activity or a stronger response.

Definition in French

Fournir ou augmenter la quantité d'oxygène dans un milieu ; par extension, insuffler de la vitalité à un projet, un groupe ou une discussion.

Word origin

The verb oxygéner is a regular French derivation from oxygène plus -er, and its figurative use develops naturally from oxygen's life-supporting role.

Usage tips

  • In the present tense, the accent changes in some forms: j'oxygène but nous oxygénons and vous oxygénez.

Other meanings

  • oxygenateverb

Opposites

  • asphyxiersuffocateverb

Related words

  • oxygénationoxygenationnoun
  • oxygèneoxygennoun

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