gasp

sursauter, avoir le souffle coupé

Inspirer brusquement sous l’effet de la surprise, d’un choc ou de la douleur.

En anglais simple : To take a sudden breath because you are surprised, shocked, or in pain.

• She gasped when she saw the snake.
• The audience gasped at the sudden explosion.
• He touched his sore arm and gasped in pain.

Comment l'utiliser : gasp at something (She gasped at the price.); gasp in/with surprise (He gasped in surprise when the door opened.)

Expressions courantes : gasp in surprise, gasp with horror, gasp at something

haleter

Respirer avec difficulté, souvent après un effort intense ou quand on manque d’air.

En anglais simple : To breathe with difficulty, often after hard exercise or when you cannot get enough air.

• I was gasping after the climb.
• The swimmer surfaced, gasping for air.
• Why are you gasping for breath?

Comment l'utiliser : gasp for breath/air (After the race, I was gasping for breath.)

Synonymes : pant

Expressions courantes : gasp for breath, gasp for air

dire en haletant

Dire quelque chose tout en respirant avec difficulté.

En anglais simple : To say something while breathing with difficulty.

• “Help me,” she gasped.
• He gasped out his name between breaths.
• “We made it,” the exhausted climbers gasped.

Comment l'utiliser : gasp out something (He gasped out a few words before resting.)

Synonymes : pant

Expressions courantes : gasp out something, gasp a reply

halètement, inspiration brusque

Inspiration soudaine provoquée par la surprise, un choc, la douleur ou une difficulté à respirer.

En anglais simple : A sudden breath taken because of surprise, shock, pain, or difficulty breathing.

• She gave a gasp of surprise.
• We heard sharp gasps from the audience.
• He woke with a gasp, struggling to breathe.

Comment l'utiliser : a gasp of something (A gasp of horror rose from the crowd.)

Expressions courantes : a gasp of surprise, give a gasp, a sharp gasp

bouffée

Quantité de fumée qu’on aspire d’une cigarette en une fois.

En anglais simple : A breath of smoke taken from a cigarette.

• He stepped outside for a gasp.
• She took a quick gasp from her cigarette.
• After one last gasp, he put the cigarette out.

Synonymes : puff, drag

Expressions courantes : have a gasp, a quick gasp

oh, ah

Son écrit qui indique que quelqu’un inspire brusquement sous l’effet de la surprise ou d’un choc.

En anglais simple : A written sound showing that someone takes a sudden breath in surprise or shock.

• Gasp! You ate the whole cake!
• Gasp! Is that really your new car?
• Gasp! The secret door has opened!

Expressions courantes : gasp oh no, gasp how shocking