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la

feminine

/ʁɛs.pi.ʁa.sjɔ̃/

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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

Genderfeminine
Pluralrespirations

Examples

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His breathing is slow and calm.

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The doctor listens to her breathing.

l'.

She lost her breath climbing the stairs.

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Breathing stays difficult in the mountains.

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He does breathing exercises every morning.

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This word is part of lesson 56.