La respiration
Example: La respiration profonde aide à réduire le stress rapidement.
Definition
"La respiration" refers to the physiological process by which living organisms inhale oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide, essential for cellular function and sustaining life. It plays a crucial role in maintaining the body's oxygen levels and overall health.
Etymology
The word "la respiration" comes from the Latin 'respiratio,' meaning 'a breathing out.' It combines 're-' meaning 'again' and 'spirare,' meaning 'to breathe.' Did you know that the term highlights the cyclical nature of breathing, emphasizing both inhaling and exhaling?
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"La respiration" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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