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air
outdoor air
fresh air
Il fait super chaud, j'ai besoin d'air.
It's really hot, I need some air.
appearance
look
demeanor
Elle a l'air fatiguée aujourd'hui.
She looks tired today.
tune
melody
short musical phrase
Cet air me trotte dans la tête depuis ce matin.
That tune's been stuck in my head since this morning.
Notes
GENERAL INFO
Air is a masculine noun (m.) meaning "air" (the atmosphere, a tune/melody), or "look/appearance."
USAGE
It's used for the atmosphere (*l'air frais* - fresh air) and musical tunes (*un air de musique* - a tune). Crucially, "avoir l'air" means "to look/seem" (*Il a l'air triste* - He looks sad).
TRAPS
Do not confuse "air" with English "heir" (which is *héritier* in French) or "area" (*zone* or *superficie*). Remember to use *avoir* (to have) with "l'air" for "to seem/look," not *être* (to be).