respirer

/ʁɛs.pi.ʁe/
1.
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to breathe

to inhale

Ouvre la fenêtre, j'ai besoin de respirer un peu.

Open the window, I need to breathe a bit.

2.
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to relax

to get some breathing room

to catch one's breath

Enfin les vacances, on va pouvoir respirer.

Finally the holidays — we'll be able to relax / have some breathing room.

3.
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to exude

to give off (an atmosphere or impression)

Ce quartier respire la tranquillité.

This neighborhood exudes tranquility.