la
/ʁɛs.pi.ʁa.sjɔ̃/
Translation
breathing, breath
Word origin
From Latin respiratio, from respirare ('to breathe again'), from spirare ('to breathe'). English 'respiration' and 'spirit' come from the same verb.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- respiratio
- English cognates
- respiration, spirit
Grammar
Examples
.
His breathing is slow and calm.
.
The doctor listens to her breathing.
l'.
She lost her breath climbing the stairs.
.
Breathing stays difficult in the mountains.
.
He does breathing exercises every morning.
Where this fits
Add to review queue
Track this word in your spaced-repetition queue and be tested on it at the right interval.
Go to my review queueFrench · Free printables
respiration: worksheet, infographic and listicle
Free printable study downloads for the French word "respiration" (breathing, breath): a worksheet with the answer key built in, an infographic, and a sentence listicle. Open any one to view, print or save.
Free for members
The printable worksheets, infographics and PDFs are free with an account. Start a free week and download as many as you like.
Start your free weekThis word is part of lesson 56.