puffing

• Nom désignant l'action de souffler de la fumée ou une expiration brusque d'air, ou encore une petite quantité de fumée émise.

A noun referring to the act of blowing out smoke or a forcible exhalation of breath.

1. Act of exhaling smokeB1informal

   The action of blowing smoke from a cigarette, pipe, or cigar out into the air.

   Action de souffler la fumée

   • He took a long puffing of his cigar before speaking.
   • The room was filled with the puffing of several smokers.
   • She was annoyed by the constant puffing of smoke near her.

   Synonymespuffsmoking

2. Forcible exhalationB2formal

   An act of breathing out forcefully, often due to exertion or emotion.

   Souffle forcé

   • After running up the stairs, he stood there puffing heavily.
   • Her puffing could be heard as she tried to catch her breath.
   • The old man's puffing was a sign of his tiredness.

   Synonymeshuffingpantingpuffwheezing

• 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