respiration
/ʁɛspiʁasjɔ̃/
1.
nounfeminine
breathing; the process of inhaling and exhaling (breath)
Sa respiration est lente et régulière pendant qu'il médite.
His breathing is slow and steady while he meditates.
Synonyms:souffle
2.
nounfeminine
a short break or respite (a breather)
Après trois heures de réunion, on a tous eu besoin d'une petite respiration.
After three hours of meetings, we all needed a short breather.
Synonyms:pause, répit, souffle
