breathless

• Décrit un état de manque de souffle, souvent dû à un effort physique ou à une émotion forte ; peut aussi signifier sans vie ou mort.

Describes a state of being out of breath, often due to exertion or strong emotion.

1. Unable to breathe easilyB1formal

   Having difficulty breathing, often due to exertion, excitement, or emotion.

   essoufflé

   • After running up the stairs, she was completely breathless.
   • The news left him breathless with shock.
   • He was breathless from the long hike.

   Synonymespantingpuffedshort-windedwinded

2. Causing awe or suspenseB2formal

   So exciting, beautiful, or surprising that it makes you stop breathing for a moment.

   à couper le souffle

   • The view from the summit was absolutely breathless.
   • The movie's final scene was a breathless moment of suspense.
   • Her performance was a breathless display of talent.

   Synonymesawe-inspiringbreathtakingelectrifyinghair-raisingrivetingspectacularstunningsuspensefulthrilling

   Antonymesboringdulltediousunexciting

3. Appearing lifelessC1formal

   Not breathing or showing signs of life; appearing dead.

   sans vie

   • The paramedic found the victim breathless and unresponsive.
   • The animal lay breathless on the ground after the accident.
   • He was found breathless, with no detectable pulse.

   Synonymesdeaddeceasedexpiredinanimatelifeless

   Antonymesalivebreathingliving