No. 1,063 in French
souffle
Breath or puff.
In a sentence
Il sentit le souffle du vent sur son visage.
He felt the breath of the wind on his face.
Here, 'souffle' refers to a gentle gust or breath, emphasizing the sensation of the wind moving gently.
Son souffle était court après avoir couru le marathon.
His breath was short after running the marathon.
In this sentence, 'souffle' denotes someone's breathing, highlighting how physical exertion affects respiratory depth.
Les chercheurs ont découvert un nouveau souffle dans la technologie des énergies renouvelables.
Researchers discovered a new breath in renewable energy technology.
Here, 'souffle' metaphorically represents innovation or revitalization, suggesting a figurative fresh approach or spirit in a field.
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