puffed

• Adjectif utilisé en anglais britannique pour décrire une personne qui est essoufflée, généralement après un effort physique. Peut aussi signifier gonflé ou bouffi.

An adjective used in British English to describe someone who is out of breath, typically after physical exertion.

1. Gathered for protruding fullnessB2formal

   Describes fabric or material that has been gathered or arranged to create a soft, rounded, protruding shape.

   bouffant

   • The dress had puffed sleeves that were very fashionable in the 1980s.
   • She wore a blouse with puffed shoulders.
   • The curtains were made with puffed fabric at the top.

   Synonymesbillowygatheredpuffy

2. Out of breathA2informal

   Breathing heavily or quickly, typically after physical exertion.

   essoufflé

   • He was puffed after running up the stairs.
   • She felt puffed after the long hike.
   • The dog was puffed from chasing the ball.

   Synonymesbreathlesshuffingpantingwheezingwinded

• Verbe désignant l'action d'émettre un bref jet d'air, de fumée ou de vapeur, ou de gonfler quelque chose en soufflant.

A verb used to indicate the act of emitting a short burst of air, smoke, or steam, or to swell or inflate something.

1. Exhale smoke stronglyB1informal

   To forcefully blow out smoke, typically from a cigarette or pipe.

   exhaler la fumée avec force

   • He puffed on his cigar and watched the sunset.
   • She puffed out a cloud of smoke.
   • The old man puffed thoughtfully on his pipe.

   Synonymesblowdischargeemitexhalewaft

2. Inhale or draw in airB1informal

   To suck in or take air, often in short bursts.

   aspirer de l'air

   • She puffed in the fresh morning air.
   • He puffed on the inhaler to relieve his asthma.
   • The runner puffed deeply after the sprint.

   Synonymesbreathedrawgaspinhalepantsuck

3. Breathe noisily from exhaustionB1informal

   To breathe heavily and audibly, especially after physical exertion.

   Souffler bruyamment

   • After climbing the stairs, he was puffing loudly.
   • She puffed and panted after the long run.
   • The dog puffed heavily in the heat.

   Synonymesgasphuffpantwheeze

4. Make proud or conceitedC1formal

   To cause someone to feel overly proud or self-important.

   rendre orgueilleux

   • The praise puffed him up with pride.
   • Her success puffed her ego to an unbearable level.
   • He was puffed up by the compliments from his boss.

   Synonymeselateexaltinflatepuff upswell

   Antonymesdeflatehumble

5. Praise extravagantlyC1informal

   To praise someone or something in an exaggerated or excessive manner.

   louer avec exagération

   • The critic puffed the movie as a masterpiece.
   • She puffed up her friend's achievements in the speech.
   • The advertisement puffed the product's benefits beyond reality.

   Synonymesextolglorifylaudoverpraiseplugtout

   Antonymesbelittlecensurecondemncriticizedenigratedeprecatedisparagemock

6. Speak scornfully or blusteringlyC1informal

   To speak in a pompous, arrogant, or dismissive way.

   Parler avec arrogance

   • He puffed and blustered about his own importance.
   • She puffed at the suggestion, dismissing it outright.
   • The manager puffed scornfully at the new proposal.

   Synonymesblusterboastbragjeerscoffsneerswaggervaunt

7. Swell or enlargeB2formal

   To cause something to become larger or swollen, or to become swollen itself.

   gonfler, enfler

   • The dough puffed up in the oven.
   • His ankle puffed after the injury.
   • The wind puffed the sails of the boat.

   Synonymesbillowbulgedistendexpandinflateswell

   Antonymescollapsecompresscontractdeflateflattenshrink

8. Blow hard and loudlyB1informal

   To emit air or breath in a strong, audible burst.

   souffler fort et bruyamment

   • The dragon puffed out a cloud of smoke.
   • He puffed hard to blow out the candles.
   • The steam engine puffed loudly as it started moving.

   Synonymesblastblowexhalegusthuffpant

Variantes phrasalpuff outpuff up