/ʁɛs.pi.ʁe/
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Translation
to breathe
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Word origin
From Latin respirare, formed from re- ('back, again') and spirare ('to breathe'). The same spirare gave English inspire, expire and spirit.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- respirare
- English cognates
- respiration, inspire, expire, spirit
Grammar
Conjugation
Regular -er conjugation. Pronouns: je, tu, il/elle, nous, vous, ils/elles.
Indicative
| Person | Present | Imperfect | Past historic | Future | Conditional |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| je | respire | respirais | respirai | respirerai | respirerais |
| tu | respires | respirais | respiras | respireras | respirerais |
| il/elle | respire | respirait | respira | respirera | respirerait |
| nous | respirons | respirions | respirâmes | respirerons | respirerions |
| vous | respirez | respiriez | respirâtes | respirerez | respireriez |
| ils/elles | respirent | respiraient | respirèrent | respireront | respireraient |
Subjunctive
| Person | Present | Imperfect |
|---|---|---|
| je | respire | respirasse |
| tu | respires | respirasses |
| il/elle | respire | respirât |
| nous | respirions | respirassions |
| vous | respiriez | respirassiez |
| ils/elles | respirent | respirassent |
Imperative
| Person | Affirmative |
|---|---|
| tu | respire |
| nous | respirons |
| vous | respirez |
Non-finite
- Gerund / present participle
- respirant
- Past participle
- respiré · respirée · respirés · respirées
Examples
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Breathe slowly through your nose.
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You breathe more easily in the mountains than in town.
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The doctor asked him to breathe deeply.
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Now that the exams are over, I can finally breathe.
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The whole house exudes calm.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 12, lesson 9: respirer, accuser, ennui and 7 more words.