French Conversation · Level 41
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French word
respiration
Pronunciation
IPA/ʁɛspiʁasjɔ̃/
Meaning
- feminine nounbreathing
Example
Sa respiration est calme.
His breathing is steady.
More examples
Prends une respiration profonde avant de parler.
Take a deep breath before speaking.
Core concept
The rhythm of breathing as air repeatedly enters and leaves the body, with changes in speed and depth.
Common phrases
prendre une respiration
take a breath
exercice de respiration
breathing exercise
rythme de respiration
breathing rhythm
Similar words
souffle: The air released in one breath or the force of someone's breathing.
inspiration: The act of breathing in or the air drawn into the lungs.
expiration: The act of breathing out or the air released from the lungs.
haleine: The breath from the mouth, including its smell.
Definition in French
Manière dont une personne inspire et expire, caractérisée par la fréquence et la profondeur des mouvements respiratoires.
Word origin
The French noun respiration continues Latin respiratio, derived from the verb respirare and related to the Latin root spirare, meaning to breathe.
Usage tips
- French respiration often describes breathing as a process or pattern, while a single breath is more often un souffle.
Other meanings
- breathnoun
Opposites
- apnéeapneanoun
Related words
- respirerbreatheverb
- respiratoirerespiratoryadjective
- respirateurrespiratornoun