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sigh Meaning in French (sigh signification en français)

verbsoupirer
nounsoupir
Synonymes:haleterrespirer
soupirer in English:sigh
IPA:sy.pi.ʁe
Phonetic:su-pee-ray
Plural: sighs
Quick Answer • En bref

La signification de sigh en français est soupirer, soupir. (Expirer longuement et bruyamment, souvent en signe de tristesse, de soulagement ou de lassitude.)

Usage Note: Le mot 'soupir' est un nom masculin.

Definitions of Sigh

  1. 1
    verb
    soupirer

    To emit a long, deep, audible breath, often expressing sadness, relief, or weariness.

    Expirer longuement et bruyamment, souvent en signe de tristesse, de soulagement ou de lassitude.

  2. 2
    noun
    soupir

    A long, deep, audible exhalation that expresses feelings such as weariness, relief, or grief.

    Une longue et profonde expiration audible qui exprime des sentiments tels que la lassitude, le soulagement ou le chagrin.

Example Sentences

“She let out a long sigh of relief when she heard the good news.”

Elle poussa un long soupir de soulagement en apprenant la bonne nouvelle.

“He sighed deeply, feeling the weight of the world on his shoulders.”

Il soupira profondément, sentant le poids du monde sur ses épaules.

“The old man sighed, remembering his youth.”

Le vieil homme soupira, se remémorant sa jeunesse.

Synonyms (Synonymes)

In French:

haleterrespirer

In English:

moangroanlament

Antonyms (Antonymes)

In French:

riresourire

In English:

Inflected Word Forms

third person singularsighs
past tensesighed
present participlesighing

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

sigh of reliefcollocation

An exhalation expressing relief after a period of tension or worry.

heave a sighexpression

To let out a long, deep breath, often indicating weariness or sadness.