noun🔗SharePetThe product of flatulence, or the sound of breaking wind."The loud puff startled the little boy in the classroom. "Le pet bruyant a effrayé le petit garçon dans la salle de classe.bodysoundphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePédé, tarlouzeA male homosexual, especially one who is effeminate."Some classmates whispered that Mark was a bit of a puff. "Certains camarades de classe ont chuchoté que Mark était un peu pédé.personsexcultureattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSouffle, boufféeA sharp exhalation of a small amount of breath through the mouth."The little girl let out a puff of air and blew the dandelion seed away. "La petite fille laissa échapper une bouffée d'air et souffla la graine de pissenlit.physiologybodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSouffleThe ability to breathe easily while exerting oneself."out of puff"essouffléphysiologyabilitybodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBoufféeA small quantity of gas or smoke in the air."puff of smoke"Une bouffée de fuméenatureenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBouffée, rafaleA sudden gust."A puff of wind blew the papers off the teacher's desk. "Une bouffée de vent a fait s'envoler les papiers du bureau du professeur.weathernatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBoufféeAn act of inhaling smoke from a cigarette, cigar or pipe."He took a long, slow puff from his cigarette before answering my question. "Il prit une longue et lente bouffée de sa cigarette avant de répondre à ma question.actionphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareÉloge, vantardiseA flamboyant or alluring statement of praise."The author's book review was mostly a puff, praising everything without mentioning any weaknesses. "La critique du livre par l'auteur était surtout un éloge, louant tout sans mentionner de faiblesses.communicationmedialanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCompère, homme de pailleA puffer, one who is employed by the owner or seller of goods sold at auction to bid up the price; an act or scam of that type."The auctioneer suspected the puff was trying to inflate the price of the antique vase. "Le commissaire-priseur soupçonnait le compère d'essayer d'enfler le prix du vase antique.businessjobeconomyfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVesse-de-loupA puffball."The children found a large puffball in the park. "Les enfants ont trouvé une grosse vesse-de-loup dans le parc.plantbiologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHouppetteA powder puff."My sister uses a soft puff to apply her makeup. "Ma sœur utilise une houppette douce pour appliquer son maquillage.itemwearappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCannabis, herbeThe drug cannabis."My friend said he'd tried puff, but it didn't really do much for him. "Mon ami a dit qu'il avait essayé du cannabis, mais que ça ne lui avait pas vraiment fait grand-chose.substancemedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareChou à la crème, éclairA light cake filled with cream, cream cheese, etc."cream puff"Chou à la crèmefoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVieLife."The new student's first day at school was a puff of nervous energy. "Le premier jour d'école du nouvel élève fut une bouffée d'énergie nerveuse.beingsoulphilosophyreligionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBouffée, gonflementA portion of fabric gathered up so as to be left full in the middle."a sleeve with a puff at the shoulder"Une manche avec un gonflement à l'épaule.appearancestylematerialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBouffée, gonflementA region of a chromosome exhibiting a local increase in diameter."The scientist observed a puff on chromosome 15 during the experiment. "Le scientifique a observé une bouffée sur le chromosome 15 pendant l'expérience.biologybiochemistrypartstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareÉmettre de la fumée, soufflerTo emit smoke, gas, etc., in puffs."The old truck puffed out white smoke as it started. "Le vieux camion a émis de la fumée blanche en démarrant.environmentphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSouffler, haleterTo pant."The dog puffed after running so fast in the park. "Le chien haletait après avoir couru si vite dans le parc.physiologybodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFaire de la publicité pour, vanterTo advertise."The company puffed their new product to attract more customers. "L'entreprise a fait de la publicité pour son nouveau produit afin d'attirer plus de clients.mediabusinesscommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSouffler avec méprisTo blow as an expression of scorn."When Mark suggested cleaning the kitchen, Sarah just puffed and rolled her eyes, clearly annoyed by the idea. "Quand Mark a suggéré de nettoyer la cuisine, Sarah a soufflé avec mépris et a levé les yeux au ciel, clairement agacée par l'idée.attitudeactioncommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareGonfler, enflerTo swell with air; to be dilated or inflated."The baker watched the dough puff up nicely in the warm oven. "Le boulanger regardait la pâte gonfler joliment dans le four chaud.physiologyappearancebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSouffler, gonfler, se vanterTo breathe in a swelling, inflated, or pompous manner; hence, to assume importance."The student puffed out his chest and spoke loudly, trying to impress the teacher with his supposed knowledge. "L'élève a gonflé sa poitrine et a parlé fort, essayant d'impressionner le professeur avec ses connaissances supposées.appearanceactionattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSouffler, émettre des boufféesTo drive with a puff, or with puffs."The little boy puffed his chest out with pride as he showed his drawing to his mother. "Le petit garçon a gonflé sa poitrine de fierté en montrant son dessin à sa mère.actionvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRailler, bafouerTo repel with words; to blow at contemptuously."The popular kids tried to puff at the new student, hoping to make her feel unwelcome, but she just smiled and ignored them. "Les enfants populaires ont essayé de se moquer de la nouvelle élève, espérant la faire se sentir mal à l'aise, mais elle a juste souri et les a ignorés.attitudecommunicationwordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareGonfler, faire enflerTo cause to swell or dilate; to inflate."a bladder puffed with air"Une vessie gonflée d'air.physiologybodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareGonfler, enflerTo inflate with pride, flattery, self-esteem, etc.; often with up."After the teacher praised her artwork, Maria could feel herself puff up with pride. "Après que le professeur ait fait l'éloge de son œuvre, Maria sentit son orgueil enfler.attitudecharacteremotionhumanmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareGonfler, vanter, flatterTo praise with exaggeration; to flatter; to call public attention to by praises; to praise unduly."The teacher puffed up her student's project, praising its creativity even though it wasn't very original. "La professeure a gonflé le projet de son élève, louant sa créativité même s'il n'était pas très original.communicationlanguagemediaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading