No. 4,837 in French
respire
"Respire" means "breathe."
In a sentence
Il respire profondément avant de parler.
He breathes deeply before speaking.
In this sentence, 'respire' refers to the act of breathing deeply, indicating focus or preparation before an action.
Ce lieu respire le calme et la sérénité.
This place exudes calmness and serenity.
Here, 'respire' metaphorically expresses that the environment embodies or emanates a certain feeling, in this case, calm and serenity.
Elle respire la santé grâce à son mode de vie actif.
She radiates health thanks to her active lifestyle.
In this context, 'respire' is used metaphorically to mean that she shows or displays signs of health visibly.
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