essoufflement
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l'essoufflement
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
a. breathlessness
Le patient a signalé un essoufflement lors de ses activités quotidiennes.The patient reported breathlessness during his daily activities.
2. (figurative) (slower growth)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
a. loss of impetus
Après plusieurs mois d’activité intense, l’essoufflement des ventes a inquiété le directeur de l'entreprise.After several months of intense activity, the loss of impetus in sales worried the company manager.
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