sigh

• Nom désignant un long et profond soupir audible, exprimant généralement la tristesse, le soulagement, la fatigue ou la déception.

A noun referring to a long, deep, audible exhalation, typically expressing sadness, relief, tiredness, or frustration.

1. Expression of emotionA2formal

   A long, deep breath expressing sadness, relief, tiredness, or longing.

   Soupir

   • She let out a deep sigh of relief when she heard the news.
   • He gave a heavy sigh after finishing the long workday.
   • A sigh escaped her lips as she looked at the sunset.

   Synonymesbreathexhalationsoughsuspiration

2. Sound of wind or natureB1formal

   A soft, gentle sound resembling a sigh, often made by wind or leaves.

   Soupir de la nature

   • The sigh of the wind through the trees was calming.
   • We could hear the sigh of the waves against the shore.
   • The old house made a sigh as the wind passed through its cracks.

   Synonymesbreathmurmurrustlesoughsusurrationwhisper

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de pousser un long et profond soupir audible, souvent comme signe de tristesse, de soulagement, de lassitude ou de déception.

A verb used to express the act of emitting a long, deep, audible breath, often as a sign of sadness, relief, tiredness, or frustration.

1. Exhale audiblyA2formal

   To let out a long, deep breath that can be heard, often expressing tiredness, relief, sadness, or frustration.

   pousser un soupir

   • She sighed with relief when she heard the good news.
   • He sighed deeply after finishing the long exam.
   • The teacher sighed in frustration at the noisy class.

   Synonymessoughsuspire

2. Express longing or regretB1formal

   To express a feeling of longing, sadness, or regret through a sigh.

   soupirer (de regret, de nostalgie)

   • He sighed for the days of his youth.
   • She sighed over the lost opportunity.
   • They sighed with regret as they left the old house.

   Synonymesbemoanlamentmournpineyearn