soupirer
to sigh (with longing)
Advanced Verb
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Pronunciation
/su.pi.ʁe/
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Cultural Note
In classical French literature, 'soupirer' was the quintessential verb of unrequited love. A 'soupirant' (one who sighs) became a literary term for a suitor or admirer. The connection between sighing and romantic longing is deeply woven into French poetic tradition from the troubadours to the Romantics.
📝 Example Sentences
Elle soupire en regardant sa photo.
She sighs while looking at his photo.
Il soupire d'amour chaque fois qu'il pense à elle.
He sighs with love every time he thinks of her.