Looking up...
souffle
/sufl/
breath
Il retient son souffle sous leau.
He holds his breath underwater.
general
breath or breathing
Son souffle est court après la montée.
His breath is short after the climb.
literary
a gust of wind or inspiration
Un souffle de vent ouvre la porte.
A gust of wind opens the door.
Word Origin
From Latin sufflare meaning to blow.
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