Elle a pris une grande inspiration avant de parler.
English: She took a deep breath before speaking.
souffle /sˈufl/ · noun · CEFR B1. French translation of "breath".
See also: Vocabulary entry (French)
- Source term
- breath
- Translation
- souffle
- CEFR Level
- B1
- Part of speech
- noun
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Article, Gender & Forms
French article note: a regular/likely article is "la" for "souffle". Check context for exceptions.
| Dictionary form | souffle |
|---|---|
| Likely article | la |
| Likely gender | feminine |
| Regular/likely plural | souffles |
How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- Subject + verb + la souffle
- Examples
- C'est la souffle.
- Tip
- Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.
Example Sentences
J'ai senti son souffle chaud sur ma main.
English: I felt his warm breath on my hand.
Il a retenu sa respiration sous l'eau pendant une minute.
English: He held his breath underwater for a minute.
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