French Expression · Intermediate
dernier soupir
last gasp
Pronunciation: /dɛʁ.nje su.piʁ/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "last gasp".
Example
rendre son dernier soupir
to breathe one's last, to draw one's last breath
Practice tips
- Practice dernier soupir 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 expression is for intermediate-level learners.