suspire

• Verbe littéraire ou archaïque signifiant respirer profondément, soupirer ou aspirer ardemment à quelque chose.

An archaic or literary verb meaning to breathe deeply, sigh, or long for something.

1. To sigh or breathe deeplyC2formal

   To heave or utter a sigh; to breathe deeply and heavily, often as an expression of emotion.

   soupirer

   • He suspired deeply after hearing the tragic news.
   • She suspired with relief when the exam was over.
   • The old man suspired as he recalled his youth.

   Synonymesbreatherespiresigh

2. To breatheC2formal

   To draw air into and expel it from the lungs; to respire.

   Respirer

   • The patient suspired slowly under the doctor's care.
   • All living creatures suspire to sustain life.
   • He suspired the crisp morning air with pleasure.

   Synonymesbreatherespire