No. 12,052 in French
transpiration
Sweating or the process of perspiration.
In a sentence
La transpiration est un mécanisme naturel pour réguler la température corporelle.
Sweating is a natural mechanism for regulating body temperature.
In this sentence, 'transpiration' refers to the physiological process by which the body releases sweat to cool itself.
Après l'exercice intense, sa transpiration était abondante.
After intense exercise, his sweating was abundant.
Here, 'transpiration' describes the physical presence of sweat as a result of physical activity.
La transpiration des plantes permet l'échange de gaz avec l'atmosphère.
The perspiration of plants allows the exchange of gases with the atmosphere.
In this context, 'transpiration' refers to the biological process in plants where water vapor is released through stomata to facilitate gas exchange.
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