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breather

/ˈbriːðə/

/ˈbriːðər/

Translations

breathernoun

breathers

/ˈbriːðə/

/ˈbriːðər/

pauseSens courant : courte pause pour reprendre son souffle ou ses forces.

After climbing the steep hill, we took a breather before continuing our hike.

Après avoir gravi la colline escarpée, nous avons fait une pause avant de continuer notre randonnée.

reniflardTerme technique en mécanique pour un dispositif de mise à l'air.

The mechanic checked the breather to ensure the engine was ventilating properly.

Le mécanicien a vérifié le reniflard pour s'assurer que le moteur était correctement ventilé.

Additional translations

respirantEmploi rare ou littéraire pour une personne ou un être qui respire.

répitPlus soutenu ; insiste sur un court moment de soulagement ou de repos.

Synonyms

breatheradjective

/ˈbriːðə/

/ˈbriðɚ/

Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "breather tube").

respiratoireSens technique ou médical ; relatif à la respiration ou à la ventilation.

Make sure the breather valve is working correctly.

Assurez-vous que la valve respiratoire fonctionne correctement.

breathernoun

A short rest or break from activity to recover one's breath or energy.

After climbing the steep hill, we took a breather before continuing our hike.

A device that allows air to enter or escape from a closed system, such as an engine or a container.

The mechanic checked the breather to ensure the engine was ventilating properly.

A person or creature that breathes, especially one characterized by a particular manner of breathing.

The loud breather in the back row distracted everyone in the cinema.

breatheradjective

Relating to or designed for breathing or ventilation; used before another noun.

Make sure the breather valve is working correctly.