transpirer

transpirer
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., éternuer.).
intransitive verb
a. to sweat
Je transpire quand je fais du sport.I sweat when I work out.
b. to perspire
Sous son pardessus en laine, Sylvain transpirait abondamment.Under his woolen overcoat, Sylvain was perspiring profusely.
c. to transpire
Lorsqu’elles transpirent, les plantes émettent de la vapeur.When they transpire, plants emit steam.
2.
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
(to be disclosed)
a. to leak out
Rien n’a transpiré de nos échanges, si ce n’est quelques rumeurs.Nothing leaked out of our discussions, other than a few rumors.
b. to come out
Même les secrets les mieux gardés finissent toujours par transpirer.Even the best-kept secrets always come out in the end.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., acheter).
transitive verb
3.
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
(to convey an impression or a feeling)
a. to exude
Thomas est un garçon adorable. Il transpire la gentillesse et la générosité.Thomas is a lovely boy. He exudes kindness and generosity.
b. to ooze
Le visage de ce joueur transpire la confiance.The players' face is oozing with confidence.
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