No. 12,361 in French
étouffante
Oppressive or suffocating.
In a sentence
La chaleur étouffante de l'été nous oblige à rester à l'intérieur.
The stifling heat of summer forces us to stay indoors.
In this sentence, 'étouffante' describes the oppressive heat that causes discomfort or a stifling sensation.
Son comportement étouffant m'empêche de m'exprimer librement.
His stifling behavior prevents me from expressing myself freely.
Here, 'étouffant' is used metaphorically to describe behavior that feels smothering or restrictive.
La pièce était si petite et étouffante que tout le monde voulait sortir.
The room was so small and stifling that everyone wanted to leave.
In this context, 'étouffante' is used to convey the cramped and oppressive feeling of a physical space.
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