French Word · Intermediate
aspirer
to inhale, to breathe in or out
Pronunciation: /as.pi.ʁe/
Meaning
to inhale, to breathe in or out
Example
Il a aspiré la poussière.
He vacuumed the dust up. / He vacuumed up the dust.
Practice tips
- Practice aspirer out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this French word is for intermediate-level learners.