ventilation

• Nom désignant l'apport d'air frais et l'évacuation de l'air vicié, le système mécanique assurant la circulation de l'air, la discussion ouverte de questions publiques, ou le processus physiologique de la respiration.

A noun referring to the process of supplying fresh air and removing stale air, a mechanical system for air circulation, open discussion of public issues, or the physiological process of breathing.

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1. Air circulationB1formal

   The process of supplying fresh air to a space and removing stale or polluted air.

   Ventilation

   • Good ventilation is essential in a kitchen to remove cooking odors.
   • The room has poor ventilation, so it feels stuffy.
   • Proper ventilation helps prevent mold growth in bathrooms.

   Synonymesaeration

2. Mechanical systemB2formaltechnical

   A system of equipment, such as fans and ducts, designed to provide fresh air to a building.

   Système de ventilation mécanique

   • The building's ventilation system was upgraded last year.
   • The factory requires industrial ventilation to remove dust.
   • The ventilation in the office is controlled by a central thermostat.

   Synonymesventilation system

3. Open discussionC1formalpolitical

   The act of freely and openly discussing a topic, especially one of public interest.

   Discussion ouverte

   • The town hall meeting provided ventilation for residents' concerns.
   • The article gave ventilation to the debate on climate change.
   • Open ventilation of ideas is crucial for a healthy democracy.

   Synonymesdebatediscussionexpressionutterance

4. Breathing processB2formalmedical

   The biological process of inhaling oxygen and exhaling carbon dioxide.

   Ventilation (respiration)

   • The patient's ventilation was assisted by a machine.
   • Deep ventilation helps to relax the body and mind.
   • The doctor monitored the infant's ventilation closely.

   Synonymesbreathingrespiration