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breathing Meaning in French (breathing signification en français)

nounrespiration
gerundrespiration
respiration in English:breathing
Phonetic:ʁɛspiʁasjɔ̃
Gender:Féminin
Quick Answer • En bref

La signification de breathing en français est respiration. (La respiration est le processus physiologique qui consiste à faire entrer et sortir l'air des poumons.)

Definitions of Breathing

  1. 1
    noun
    respiration

    Breathing is the physiological process of moving air into and out of the lungs.

    La respiration est le processus physiologique qui consiste à faire entrer et sortir l'air des poumons.

  2. 2
    gerund
    respiration

    The act of breathing is essential for all living organisms to survive.

    L'acte de respirer est essentiel à la survie de tous les organismes vivants.

Example Sentences

“Her breathing became shallow after the long run.”

Sa respiration devint superficielle après la longue course.

“He could hear the sound of his own breathing in the quiet room.”

Il pouvait entendre le son de sa propre respiration dans la pièce silencieuse.

“Deep breathing exercises can help reduce stress.”

Les exercices de respiration profonde peuvent aider à réduire le stress.

Synonyms (Synonymes)

In English:

respirationinhalationexhalation

Antonyms (Antonymes)

Inflected Word Forms

infinitivebreathe
nounbreath
nounbreather
adjectivebreathless

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

take a deep breathcollocation

To inhale a large amount of air, often to calm oneself or prepare for something.

hold one's breathexpression

To stop breathing for a short period, often due to anticipation or fear.

out of breathidiom

Gasping for air after physical exertion.