air

air

Mélange de gaz qui nous entoure et que nous respirons.

En anglais simple : The mixture of gases around us that we breathe.

• We need clean air to breathe.
• Cold air came through the window.
• The balloon slowly lost its air.

Expressions courantes : clean air, cold air, air pressure

air frais, air

Air du dehors qui aide à se sentir mieux ou à retrouver de l’énergie.

En anglais simple : Fresh outdoor atmosphere that helps you feel comfortable or refreshed.

• I need some air.
• We went outside for a little air.
• Open the window and let in some fresh air.

Expressions courantes : fresh air, get some air, need some air

grands airs, manières

Au pluriel, attitudes d’une personne qui veut paraître supérieure aux autres.

En anglais simple : In the plural, behaviour that suggests you think you are better than other people.

• She puts on airs around wealthy people.
• Nobody liked his airs and graces.
• Despite his success, he never put on airs.

Comment l'utiliser : put on airs (He puts on airs when visitors arrive.)

Synonymes : pretensions, affectations

Expressions courantes : put on airs, airs and graces

air, mélodie

Mélodie ou chanson, souvent chantée ou jouée par une seule personne.

En anglais simple : A tune or song, especially one sung or played by a single person.

• He played a gentle air on the flute.
• She sang an old Scottish air.
• The violinist opened with a lively air.

Synonymes : tune, melody, song

Expressions courantes : traditional air, Irish air, simple air

diffuser, être diffusé

Diffuser un programme à la télévision ou à la radio, ou passer sur ces médias.

En anglais simple : To show a programme on television or send it out on radio.

• The show airs tonight.
• They aired the interview last Sunday.
• When will the next episode air?

Comment l'utiliser : air on something (The interview will air on local radio.)

Synonymes : broadcast, show

Expressions courantes : air a programme, air an episode, air on television

aérer, ventiler

Faire entrer de l’air frais dans une pièce ou un bâtiment, généralement en ouvrant les fenêtres.

En anglais simple : To let fresh atmosphere enter a room or building, usually by opening windows.

• Please air the bedroom.
• We aired the house after painting it.
• Open both windows to air the kitchen.

Synonymes : ventilate

Expressions courantes : air the room, air the house, air a bedroom

aérer

Exposer un objet à l’air pour le rafraîchir ou le sécher.

En anglais simple : To leave something exposed to fresh atmosphere so it becomes fresher or drier.

• I hung the blankets outside to air.
• She aired the bedding before making the bed.
• These damp clothes need airing.

Synonymes : freshen, dry

Expressions courantes : air the bedding, air some clothes, air a blanket