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