essoufflement

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French[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From essouffler +‎ -ment.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /e.su.flə.mɑ̃/
  • (file)

Noun[edit]

essoufflement m (plural essoufflements)

  1. breathlessness, panting
  2. (figurative) running out of steam (lack of energy or motivation)
    • 2024 April 18, Damien Frasson-Botton, “Immobilier : la fin de l'euphorie mais des pistes de relance”, in La Provence, page 3:
      Les spécialistes constatent en outre un essoufflement de l’engouement des Franciliens.
      (please add an English translation of this quotation)

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