B2 adjective Neutre

breath

/brɛθ/

Breath refers to the air taken into or expelled from the lungs during respiration. It can also describe a single act of inhaling or exhaling, or metaphorically, a slight suggestion or trace of something.

Exemples

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1

He took a deep breath before diving into the swimming pool.

He took a deep breath before diving into the swimming pool.

2

The patient presented with shortness of breath and mild chest pain.

The patient presented with shortness of breath and mild chest pain.

3

I was totally out of breath after running up those three flights of stairs.

I was totally out of breath after running up those three flights of stairs.

Famille de mots

Nom
breath
Verb
breathe
Adverbe
breathlessly
Adjectif
breathless
Apparenté
breather
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Astuce mémo

Breath rhymes with death. If you stop taking a breath, you face death.

Quiz rapide

The mountain air was so cold that I could see my own ___.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : breath

Exemples

1

He took a deep breath before diving into the swimming pool.

everyday

He took a deep breath before diving into the swimming pool.

2

The patient presented with shortness of breath and mild chest pain.

formal

The patient presented with shortness of breath and mild chest pain.

3

I was totally out of breath after running up those three flights of stairs.

informal

I was totally out of breath after running up those three flights of stairs.

4

The study analyzes the chemical composition of human breath to detect early signs of disease.

academic

The study analyzes the chemical composition of human breath to detect early signs of disease.

5

The new marketing strategy was a breath of fresh air for the stagnant department.

business

The new marketing strategy was a breath of fresh air for the stagnant department.

Famille de mots

Nom
breath
Verb
breathe
Adverbe
breathlessly
Adjectif
breathless
Apparenté
breather

Collocations courantes

take a deep breath take a deep breath
hold your breath hold your breath
out of breath out of breath
shortness of breath shortness of breath
bad breath bad breath

Phrases Courantes

a breath of fresh air

a breath of fresh air (something new and refreshing)

under one's breath

under one's breath (whispering quietly)

don't hold your breath

don't hold your breath (don't expect something to happen soon)

Souvent confondu avec

breath vs breathe

Breath is the noun (rhymes with 'death'), while breathe is the verb (rhymes with 'seethe') and ends with an 'e'.

breath vs breadth

Breadth refers to the width or scope of something, whereas breath refers to air in the lungs.

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Notes d'usage

Breath is a countable noun when referring to individual inhalations, but can be uncountable when referring to the general concept of air. It is often used in idiomatic expressions to describe speed or novelty.

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Erreurs courantes

The most frequent error is spelling the noun as 'breathe'. Remember that the noun is shorter and lacks the final 'e'.

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Astuce mémo

Breath rhymes with death. If you stop taking a breath, you face death.

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Origine du mot

From Old English 'bræth', which originally meant an odor, scent, or exhalation.

Modèles grammaticaux

Countable noun (plural: breaths) Used with 'a' in many idiomatic phrases Often follows adjectives like 'deep', 'shallow', or 'labored'
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Contexte culturel

In many cultures, 'breath' is synonymous with the spirit or life force (e.g., 'prana' in Sanskrit or 'pneuma' in Greek).

Quiz rapide

The mountain air was so cold that I could see my own ___.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : breath

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