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transpiration

B1 noun 12분 분량

transpiration

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설명 transpiration in your Level:

At the A1 level, you just need to know that 'la transpiration' means 'sweating'. It is a word you might use when you are hot or after you play sports. You can say 'Je n'aime pas la transpiration' (I don't like sweating) or 'Il y a de la transpiration' (There is sweat). It is a feminine word, so we use 'la'. You might see it on a bottle of deodorant in a shop. It is a useful word for basic health and weather conversations. For example, 'Il fait chaud, j'ai de la transpiration.' (It's hot, I have sweat/I am sweating). Keep it simple and remember it's about water coming out of your skin when you are hot.

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At the A2 level, you can use 'la transpiration' in more complete sentences. You can describe why it happens: 'La transpiration arrive quand on fait du sport ou quand il fait très chaud.' (Sweating happens when we do sports or when it's very hot). You should also learn the verb 'transpirer'. You can say 'Je transpire beaucoup' (I sweat a lot). You might use this word to talk about your daily routine, like 'Après le sport, je prends une douche à cause de la transpiration.' (After sports, I take a shower because of the sweat). You will also start to see it in shops on products like 'anti-transpirant'.

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At the B1 level, you should understand 'la transpiration' as a biological process. You can discuss its function: 'La transpiration aide le corps à rester frais.' (Sweating helps the body stay cool). You are expected to use it in contexts like health, travel (especially in hot countries), and sports. You should be able to distinguish between 'la transpiration' (the process) and 'la sueur' (the liquid). You might hear it in news reports about heatwaves ('la canicule'). You can also use adjectives with it, like 'une transpiration excessive' or 'une transpiration normale'. It's a key word for describing physical feelings and discomfort in more detail.

At the B2 level, you can use 'transpiration' in more formal or technical discussions. You might talk about 'l'évacuation de la transpiration' in the context of high-tech sports clothing or 'les mécanismes de la transpiration' in a biology discussion. You should be comfortable using it in professional settings, such as a medical consultation or a health and safety briefing. You can also understand its metaphorical use in literature, though 'sueur' is more common there. You should be aware of the social connotations of the word and use it appropriately in different registers, from neutral to formal. You can also discuss the difference between 'déodorant' and 'anti-transpirant' in detail.

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At the C1 level, you have a nuanced understanding of 'transpiration'. You can use it in scientific, academic, or highly formal contexts without hesitation. You might encounter it in environmental science when discussing 'l'évapotranspiration' and its role in the ecosystem. You can analyze the cultural perception of 'la transpiration' in French society, such as the emphasis on hygiene or the naturalism movement. Your vocabulary includes related terms like 'exsudation', 'moiteur', and 'hyperhidrose'. You can use the word in complex sentence structures and understand its role in descriptive writing to evoke a specific atmosphere (e.g., the oppressive heat of a colonial novel).

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At the C2 level, you master 'transpiration' in all its forms, including its botanical and technical applications. You can engage in deep scientific debates about human physiology or plant biology using this term. You understand the historical development of the word and its place in the French lexicon compared to synonyms in other Romance languages. You can use it with precision in creative writing to add sensory detail. You are also aware of very rare or archaic uses of the word. For you, 'transpiration' is not just a word for sweat, but a precise tool for describing a specific biological and physical phenomenon in any context, from a lab report to a philosophical essay on the human body.

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transpiration 30초 만에

Transpiration is the French noun for sweating, used in daily life, sports, and biology.
It is a feminine noun (la transpiration) and relates to the verb 'transpirer'.
While it means 'sweating' for humans, it also refers to water loss in plants.
Commonly confused with 'sueur', which refers to the actual liquid droplets.

The French word transpiration is a feminine noun that primarily refers to the physiological process of sweating. While in English, the word 'transpiration' is often reserved for the biological process of water movement through plants, in French, it is the standard, everyday word used to describe humans and animals losing moisture through their skin to regulate body temperature. It is a CEFR B1 level word because it is essential for discussing health, physical activity, weather, and personal hygiene. Understanding this word requires more than just knowing it means 'sweat'; it involves understanding the cultural nuances of how the French perceive physical effort and bodily functions. In France, discussing la transpiration is common in sports contexts, medical consultations, and when discussing the intense heat of the 'canicule' (heatwave). It is considered a neutral term, neither overly clinical nor vulgar, though there are more informal alternatives like 'sueur'.

Biological Context: It refers to the secretion of fluid by the eccrine glands. In a medical or biological text, you will see it used to explain thermoregulation. For example, 'La transpiration permet de maintenir la température corporelle à 37 degrés.'
Social Context: In social settings, the word is used to discuss the discomfort of heat or the results of a workout. Unlike some cultures that might avoid the topic, French speakers are quite direct about stating 'Je suis en pleine transpiration' (I am sweating a lot) after a run.

Après avoir couru dix kilomètres sous le soleil, sa transpiration était visible sur son t-shirt de sport.

Furthermore, the term can be used metaphorically, though less frequently than 'sueur'. In the context of hard work, one might talk about the 'transpiration' required to achieve a difficult goal, emphasizing the physical and mental toll of the labor. In the realm of fashion and textiles, the word is ubiquitous when discussing 'tissus respirants' (breathable fabrics) that manage moisture. If you are shopping for hiking gear in France, the salesperson will undoubtedly mention how the garment handles la transpiration. It is also a key term in the cosmetics industry, specifically regarding 'anti-transpirants' (antiperspirants) versus 'déodorants'. Understanding this distinction is vital for daily life in a French-speaking environment.

L'odeur de la transpiration dans les vestiaires était particulièrement forte ce matin-là.

In botanical terms, the word is used exactly like in English to describe the evaporation of water from plant leaves. While this is a more specialized use, it demonstrates the word's versatility across different scientific domains. For a language learner, mastering 'transpiration' involves being comfortable with its feminine gender and its pronunciation, which features the classic French 'r' and the nasal 'on' ending. It is a word that bridges the gap between basic physical descriptions and more advanced scientific or descriptive language.

Using transpiration correctly involves understanding its grammatical role as a feminine noun. It is almost always preceded by the definite article 'la', the indefinite article 'une', or partitive articles like 'de la'. Because it is an uncountable noun in many contexts (referring to the phenomenon), we often use 'de la' when talking about an unspecified amount of sweat. However, when referring to the specific biological process, 'la' is preferred. For example, 'La transpiration est essentielle' (Sweating is essential). When you want to say someone is sweating, you don't usually use the noun; you use the verb 'transpirer'. However, if you want to describe the state or the result, the noun is perfect.

With Adjectives: Common adjectives include 'excessive', 'abondante', 'froide' (cold sweat), and 'odorante'. Example: 'Il souffre d'une transpiration excessive depuis son enfance.'
In Prepositional Phrases: You will often see 'à cause de la transpiration' (because of sweating) or 'en pleine transpiration' (in the middle of sweating). Example: 'Il est arrivé en pleine transpiration après sa course.'

Boire beaucoup d'eau permet de compenser la perte de liquide due à la transpiration.

One must also be careful with the verb 'transpirer' which can mean 'to sweat' but also 'to leak out' or 'to become known' (as in information). However, the noun transpiration rarely carries this metaphorical meaning of a 'leak' of information; it remains firmly rooted in the physical. In academic or medical writing, you will see it used to describe the symptoms of various conditions. Phrases like 'transpiration nocturne' (night sweats) are common in medical histories. In a sports context, you might hear a coach say, 'La transpiration est le signe que vous travaillez dur,' which uses the noun to represent the effort itself.

Cette nouvelle matière synthétique évacue rapidement la transpiration pendant l'effort.

When comparing transpiration to sueur, remember that transpiration is the function, whereas sueur is the substance. You wipe away 'la sueur' from your brow, but you talk about 'la transpiration' as a general state. If you are describing a person who is drenched, you might say 'Il est trempé de transpiration'. This usage emphasizes the volume and the process that led to the state. In summary, use the noun to discuss the phenomenon, the biological necessity, or the general presence of moisture on the body due to heat or effort.

You will encounter the word transpiration in a variety of real-life settings in France and other Francophone countries. One of the most common places is the local 'salle de sport' (gym). Trainers often discuss the importance of 'l'évacuation de la transpiration' (wicking away sweat) when recommending workout gear. You will see it on product packaging for deodorants and antiperspirants in supermarkets like Carrefour or Monoprix, where labels will claim 'efficacité contre la transpiration' for 24 or 48 hours. In these commercial contexts, the word is used to signal hygiene and freshness. It is also a staple of weather reports during the summer months, especially when meteorologists discuss 'l'humidité' and how it affects the body's ability to cool down through transpiration.

In the Doctor's Office: A 'médecin généraliste' might ask, 'Avez-vous remarqué une transpiration inhabituelle ?' (Have you noticed unusual sweating?) when diagnosing a fever or a hormonal issue.
In Schools: During 'EPS' (physical education classes), teachers remind students to bring a change of clothes because of 'la transpiration'. It is a normal part of the vocabulary for children from a young age.

La publicité vante les mérites de ce déodorant qui bloque la transpiration sans irriter la peau.

Another interesting place you hear this word is in the context of sauna and hammam culture, which is quite popular in France. Attendants will explain how 'la transpiration' helps to 'éliminer les toxines' (eliminate toxins), a common though scientifically debated health claim. You might also hear it in a more negative light in crowded public transport, like the Paris Métro during a 'canicule'. People might complain about 'l'odeur de transpiration' (the smell of sweat), reflecting the social discomfort associated with the word in confined spaces. In literature and film, transpiration is used to evoke a sense of realism, tension, or physical struggle, such as a character working in a field or a suspect under interrogation.

Dans le métro bondé en plein mois de juillet, la transpiration rendait l'air irrespirable.

Finally, in academic and scientific settings, 'la transpiration végétale' is a topic in biology classes (SVT - Sciences de la Vie et de la Terre). Students learn how plants lose water, which is a crucial part of the water cycle. Whether you are at the gym, the doctor, the supermarket, or in a classroom, transpiration is a word that appears frequently and carries significant practical meaning. It is a word of the body, the environment, and daily survival in the heat.

One of the most frequent mistakes English speakers make is using 'transpiration' only in a botanical context, as they would in English. In French, you must remember that it is the primary word for human sweating. If you use 'sweating' (translated directly as a gerund) or try to find a different word, you might end up using 'suée' (a sudden burst of sweat) or 'perspiration' (which is very technical and rarely used in speech). Another common error is the gender of the word. Like many French nouns ending in '-tion', transpiration is feminine. Learners often mistakenly use 'le transpiration' or 'un transpiration'. Always pair it with 'la' or 'une'.

Confusing Transpiration vs. Sueur: Mistake: Saying 'J'ai beaucoup de transpiration' when you mean you have drops of sweat on your face. Correct: 'J'ai des gouttes de sueur sur le front.' Use 'transpiration' for the general state or process.
Misusing the Verb: Mistake: 'Je fais de la transpiration' (I am doing sweating). Correct: 'Je transpire' (I am sweating). The noun is used for the concept, the verb for the action.

Attention : on ne dit pas le gros transpiration, mais la forte transpiration.

Another subtle mistake is using 'transpiration' to mean 'inspiration' or 'perspiration' in the sense of 'genius is 99% perspiration'. While you could translate this literally into French, it's more idiomatic to use 'travail' or 'effort'. Using 'transpiration' in a poetic sense can sometimes sound unintendedly clinical or unappealing unless the writer is specifically trying to evoke the physical reality of labor. Furthermore, learners sometimes confuse 'transpirer' with 'transparaître'. While they share a root, 'transparaître' means to show through or be visible (like a feeling on a face), while 'transpirer' (the verb related to transpiration) refers to the liquid or the revelation of a secret.

Il ne faut pas confondre la transpiration (phénomène) avec la sueur (liquide produit).

Finally, avoid the mistake of over-formalizing the word. While it is the correct term, in very casual settings among friends after a game of football, you might hear 'Je suis en nage' (I am swimming/drenched in sweat) or 'Je crève de chaud' (I'm dying of heat). Using 'transpiration' in these moments is perfectly correct but slightly more 'proper' than the slang alternatives. However, for a learner, sticking to 'transpiration' is always a safe and understood choice.

When you want to vary your vocabulary, there are several words related to transpiration that offer different shades of meaning. The most common synonym is la sueur. While often used interchangeably, 'sueur' is more focused on the physical liquid. You would say 'essuyer la sueur' (wipe away the sweat) rather than 'essuyer la transpiration'. 'Sueur' also has more idiomatic uses, such as 'à la sueur de son front' (by the sweat of one's brow), which refers to earning something through hard work. Another related term is la perspiration, but be careful: in French, this is a technical medical term referring to the invisible evaporation of water through the skin and lungs, not the visible sweat we usually talk about.

Sueur vs. Transpiration: Sueur is the liquid; Transpiration is the process. You have 'des gouttes de sueur' but you suffer from 'une forte transpiration'.
Exsudation: A more formal or scientific term used to describe the oozing of fluid, often used in medical or botanical contexts. Example: 'L'exsudation de sève sur l'écorce.'

La transpiration est un mécanisme, tandis que la sueur est le résultat palpable de ce mécanisme.

For more informal or descriptive terms, you might use la moiteur. This refers to a slight, often unpleasant dampness of the skin, usually caused by humidity or a mild fever. It's the 'clamminess' you feel in a tropical climate. If you are extremely sweaty, you might use the expression être en nage or être en eau. These are vivid ways to say you are 'dripping' with sweat. On the medical side, doctors use the term hyperhidrose to describe excessive sweating that is considered a clinical condition. Knowing these alternatives allows you to be more precise: use 'transpiration' for the general concept, 'sueur' for the liquid, 'moiteur' for the feeling of being clammy, and 'hyperhidrose' for medical discussions.

Il préférait le terme noble de 'sueur' pour parler du travail acharné, plutôt que le terme médical de transpiration.

In the world of plants, 'l'évapotranspiration' is a key term used in ecology and agriculture to describe the sum of evaporation and plant transpiration from the Earth's land and ocean surface to the atmosphere. This demonstrates how the root word 'transpiration' expands into complex scientific terminology. As a learner at the B1 level, focusing on the distinction between 'transpiration' and 'sueur' will be the most helpful for daily communication, while keeping 'moiteur' in your back pocket for describing humid summer days.

How Formal Is It?

재미있는 사실

The word was once used to describe how spirits or 'vital breaths' moved through the body before it became a purely physical medical term.

발음 가이드

UK /tʁɑ̃s.pi.ʁa.sjɔ̃/

US /tʁɑ̃s.pi.ʁa.sjɔ̃/

In French, the stress is always on the final syllable: trans-pi-ra-SION.

라임이 맞는 단어

nation action passion réaction création éducation solution position

자주 하는 실수

Pronouncing the 'n' in 'tion' like the English 'shun'.
Making the 'r' too hard like an English 'r'.
Forgetting the nasal quality of the 'an' syllable.
Pronouncing it as a masculine word.
Confusing the 's' sound with a 'z' sound.

난이도

독해 2/5

Easy to recognize due to the English cognate 'transpiration'.

쓰기 3/5

Requires remembering the feminine gender and the '-tion' ending.

말하기 3/5

Nasal vowels and the 'r' can be tricky for beginners.

듣기 2/5

Clear pronunciation usually makes it easy to spot.

다음에 무엇을 배울까

선수 학습

chaud corps eau sport peau

다음에 배울 것

glandes odeur hygiène humidité température

고급

homéostasie hyperhidrose évapotranspiration osmose

알아야 할 문법

Nouns ending in -tion are feminine.

La nation, la création, la transpiration.

The preposition 'de' after 'beaucoup'.

Beaucoup de transpiration (not beaucoup de la).

Agreement of adjectives with feminine nouns.

Une transpiration abondante (add 'e').

Using 'pour' + infinitive to express purpose.

Boire pour compenser la transpiration.

The use of 'en' to describe a state.

Être en transpiration.

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La transpiration est normale quand il fait chaud.

Sweating is normal when it is hot.

Uses 'la' because transpiration is feminine.

J'ai de la transpiration sur mon t-shirt.

I have sweat on my t-shirt.

Uses the partitive 'de la' for an unspecified amount.

La transpiration ne sent pas toujours bon.

Sweat does not always smell good.

Simple negation 'ne... pas'.

Le sport provoque la transpiration.

Sports cause sweating.

Subject-Verb-Object structure.

Il utilise un produit contre la transpiration.

He uses a product against sweating.

Preposition 'contre' followed by the noun.

Ma transpiration est forte aujourd'hui.

My sweating is strong today.

Possessive adjective 'ma' (feminine).

Boire de l'eau est bon pour la transpiration.

Drinking water is good for sweating.

Preposition 'pour' indicating purpose/benefit.

La transpiration aide le corps.

Sweating helps the body.

Simple present tense.

Après le match, il y avait beaucoup de transpiration dans les vestiaires.

After the match, there was a lot of sweat in the locker rooms.

'Beaucoup de' is followed by the noun without an article.

Il faut se doucher pour enlever la transpiration.

You must shower to remove the sweat.

Infinitive 'enlever' following 'pour'.

Le coton absorbe bien la transpiration.

Cotton absorbs sweat well.

Adverb 'bien' modifying the verb 'absorbe'.

Sa transpiration était visible sur son visage.

His sweat was visible on his face.

Adjective 'visible' agreeing with the subject.

Elle ne supporte pas l'odeur de la transpiration.

She cannot stand the smell of sweat.

Negative construction 'ne supporte pas'.

La transpiration est plus importante en été.

Sweating is more significant in summer.

Comparative 'plus... que' (implied).

Est-ce que la transpiration est un problème pour vous ?

Is sweating a problem for you?

Interrogative 'Est-ce que'.

Pendant la canicule, la transpiration est constante.

During the heatwave, sweating is constant.

Adjective 'constante' agrees with 'transpiration'.

La transpiration permet de réguler la température interne du corps.

Sweating allows for the regulation of the body's internal temperature.

Verb 'permet de' followed by an infinitive.

Certains tissus synthétiques n'évacuent pas bien la transpiration.

Some synthetic fabrics do not wick away sweat well.

Plural subject 'tissus synthétiques'.

Une transpiration excessive peut être le signe d'une maladie.

Excessive sweating can be a sign of an illness.

Modal verb 'peut' followed by 'être'.

L'usage d'un anti-transpirant réduit la production de transpiration.

The use of an antiperspirant reduces the production of sweat.

Noun 'anti-transpirant' is a compound word.

Il est important de s'hydrater pour compenser la transpiration.

It is important to hydrate to compensate for sweating.

Impersonal 'Il est important de'.

La transpiration nocturne est souvent causée par le stress.

Night sweats are often caused by stress.

Passive voice 'est causée par'.

Le sauna favorise une transpiration saine et profonde.

The sauna promotes healthy and deep sweating.

Adjectives 'saine' and 'profonde' following the noun.

On peut voir la transpiration perler sur son front.

One can see sweat beading on his forehead.

Infinitive 'perler' acting as a descriptive verb.

Le mécanisme de la transpiration est une adaptation biologique cruciale.

The mechanism of sweating is a crucial biological adaptation.

Noun phrase 'le mécanisme de la'.

Malgré la transpiration abondante, il a continué son ascension.

Despite the heavy sweating, he continued his climb.

Preposition 'Malgré' followed by a noun phrase.

L'odeur de la transpiration varie selon l'alimentation de chacun.

The smell of sweat varies according to each person's diet.

Verb 'varie' and 'selon' (according to).

La transpiration des plantes, ou évapotranspiration, influence le climat local.

Plant transpiration, or evapotranspiration, influences the local climate.

Apposition 'ou évapotranspiration'.

Il souffre d'une transpiration des mains qui le gêne pour écrire.

He suffers from sweaty hands which bothers him when writing.

Relative clause 'qui le gêne'.

La gestion de la transpiration est un défi pour les fabricants de vêtements de sport.

Managing sweat is a challenge for sportswear manufacturers.

Compound noun phrase 'fabricants de vêtements de sport'.

La transpiration peut être déclenchée par une émotion forte comme la peur.

Sweating can be triggered by a strong emotion like fear.

Passive form 'être déclenchée'.

L'humidité ambiante empêche l'évaporation efficace de la transpiration.

Ambient humidity prevents the effective evaporation of sweat.

Verb 'empêche' + noun + 'de' (implied).

L'hyperhidrose est une pathologie caractérisée par une transpiration excessive et incontrôlée.

Hyperhidrosis is a pathology characterized by excessive and uncontrolled sweating.

Technical medical vocabulary.

L'analyse chimique de la transpiration peut révéler des informations sur notre métabolisme.

Chemical analysis of sweat can reveal information about our metabolism.

Complex subject 'L'analyse chimique de la transpiration'.

Sous l'effet de la canicule, la transpiration devient le seul rempart contre l'hyperthermie.

Under the effect of the heatwave, sweating becomes the only shield against hyperthermia.

Metaphorical use of 'rempart'.

L'évapotranspiration joue un rôle prépondérant dans le cycle de l'eau à l'échelle mondiale.

Evapotranspiration plays a predominant role in the water cycle on a global scale.

Adjective 'prépondérant'.

La transpiration foisonnante du coureur témoignait de l'intensité de son effort physique.

The runner's abundant sweating testified to the intensity of his physical effort.

Literary adjective 'foisonnante'.

Certains rituels ancestraux utilisent la transpiration comme moyen de purification spirituelle.

Certain ancestral rituals use sweating as a means of spiritual purification.

Noun phrase 'moyen de purification spirituelle'.

La régulation de la transpiration est gérée par le système nerveux autonome.

The regulation of sweating is managed by the autonomic nervous system.

Passive voice with 'par'.

L'absence de transpiration, ou anhidrose, est une condition médicale dangereuse.

The absence of sweating, or anhidrosis, is a dangerous medical condition.

Scientific term 'anhidrose'.

L'homéostasie thermique repose sur la subtile modulation de la transpiration eccrine.

Thermal homeostasis relies on the subtle modulation of eccrine sweating.

Highly technical vocabulary 'homéostasie', 'modulation', 'eccrine'.

Dans son roman, l'auteur décrit la transpiration des ouvriers comme une allégorie de la souffrance sociale.

In his novel, the author describes the workers' sweat as an allegory of social suffering.

Literary analysis structure.

L'exsudation cutanée, bien que perçue comme triviale, est un chef-d'œuvre d'ingénierie biologique.

Cutaneous exudation, although perceived as trivial, is a masterpiece of biological engineering.

Concessive clause 'bien que perçue comme'.

La corrélation entre transpiration et osmolarité plasmatique est un sujet d'étude complexe.

The correlation between sweating and plasma osmolarity is a complex subject of study.

Scientific jargon 'osmolarité plasmatique'.

Par-delà la simple sécrétion, la transpiration incarne la vulnérabilité du corps face aux éléments.

Beyond simple secretion, sweating embodies the body's vulnerability to the elements.

Philosophical phrasing 'Par-delà', 'incarne'.

Les flux d'évapotranspiration forestière constituent un paramètre crucial des modèles climatiques.

Forest evapotranspiration flows constitute a crucial parameter of climate models.

Technical environmental science.

La transpiration, par son évaporation endothermique, dissipe l'énergie thermique excédentaire.

Sweating, through its endothermic evaporation, dissipates excess thermal energy.

Physics terminology 'endothermique', 'dissipe'.

L'étude de la transpiration chez les mammifères marins offre des perspectives fascinantes sur l'évolution.

The study of sweating in marine mammals offers fascinating perspectives on evolution.

Complex prepositional phrase 'chez les mammifères marins'.

자주 쓰는 조합

transpiration excessive

odeur de transpiration

évacuer la transpiration

transpiration nocturne

bloquer la transpiration

goutte de transpiration

transpiration abondante

perte par transpiration

taches de transpiration

transpiration végétale

자주 쓰는 구문

Être en nage

— To be drenched in sweat. Literally 'to be in swimming'.

Après son sprint, il était en nage.

Être en eau

— Another way to say one is dripping with sweat.

Avec cette chaleur, je suis tout en eau.

À la sueur de son front

— By the sweat of one's brow; through hard work.

Il a construit cette maison à la sueur de son front.

Suer sang et eau

— To work extremely hard or to be very worried.

Il a sué sang et eau pour réussir cet examen.

Une sueur froide

— A cold sweat, usually due to fear or shock.

Cette nouvelle m'a donné une sueur froide.

Transpirer la peur

— To exude fear; to be visibly terrified.

Le suspect transpirait la peur lors de l'interrogatoire.

Évacuation de la chaleur

— Heat dissipation, often via sweating.

La transpiration permet l'évacuation de la chaleur.

Glandes sudoripares

— Sweat glands.

Les glandes sudoripares produisent la transpiration.

Tissu respirant

— Breathable fabric that manages sweat.

Je préfère les t-shirts en tissu respirant.

Régulation thermique

— Thermal regulation.

La transpiration est la base de notre régulation thermique.

자주 혼동되는 단어

transpiration vs transparaître

A verb meaning to show through, often confused because of the 'transpir-' root.

transpiration vs inspiration

Rhymes with transpiration but means a completely different thing.

transpiration vs transport

Starts similarly but unrelated.

관용어 및 표현

"Suer comme un bœuf"

— To sweat like an ox (to sweat profusely).

Il a couru sous le soleil et il sue comme un bœuf.

informal

"Suer comme un porc"

— To sweat like a pig (very informal and slightly vulgar).

Dans ce métro sans clim, on sue comme des porcs.

slang

"Mettre en nage"

— To make someone sweat a lot (physically or through pressure).

Cet entraîneur nous a mis en nage en dix minutes.

neutral

"Transpirer d'angoisse"

— To be sweating from anxiety.

Elle transpirait d'angoisse avant son entretien.

neutral

"La sueur de l'effort"

— The sweat of effort (poetic/metaphorical).

Il savourait la sueur de l'effort après la victoire.

literary

"Trempé de sueur"

— Soaked in sweat.

Il est revenu du marathon trempé de sueur.

neutral

"Une suée"

— A sudden burst of sweating.

J'ai eu une petite suée en montant les escaliers.

informal

"La sueur aux tempes"

— Sweat at the temples (descriptive of stress or heat).

Il avait la sueur aux tempes en attendant les résultats.

literary

"Transpirer le bonheur"

— To exude happiness (metaphorical).

Ils transpirent le bonheur depuis leur mariage.

figurative

"Éponger la transpiration"

— To sponge off or wipe away sweat.

Le boxeur épongeait sa transpiration entre les rounds.

neutral

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transpiration vs Sueur

Both mean sweat.

Sueur is the liquid, transpiration is the process. Use sueur for 'sweat of my brow' and transpiration for 'excessive sweating'.

La sueur coule, mais la transpiration est un phénomène.

transpiration vs Perspiration

Looks like the English 'perspiration'.

In French, perspiration is specifically invisible water loss, whereas transpiration is visible sweat.

On ne voit pas la perspiration, mais on voit la transpiration.

transpiration vs Sudation

Another word for sweating.

Sudation is much more formal and usually used in medical contexts or for treatments (like a sauna session).

La sudation est provoquée par la chaleur du hammam.

문장 패턴

J'ai de la [noun].

J'ai de la transpiration.

[Noun] est [adjective].

La transpiration est normale.

C'est à cause de la [noun].

C'est à cause de la transpiration.

Le mécanisme de [noun] permet de [verb].

Le mécanisme de la transpiration permet de se refroidir.

Malgré une [adjective] [noun], il [verb].

Malgré une forte transpiration, il continue.

L'étude de la [noun] révèle que...

L'étude de la transpiration révèle que le métabolisme change.

어휘 가족

명사

transpiration

anti-transpirant

évapotranspiration

동사

transpirer

형용사

transpirant

transpirable

사용법

frequency

Common in daily conversation, especially in summer or sports contexts.

자주 하는 실수

Le transpiration est chaud. → La transpiration est chaude.
Transpiration is feminine, so the article and the adjective must be feminine.
J'ai beaucoup de la transpiration. → J'ai beaucoup de transpiration.
After 'beaucoup', we use 'de' without the definite article.
Je fais de la transpiration. → Je transpire.
It's more natural to use the verb 'transpirer' than the construction 'faire de la transpiration'.
Il essuie sa transpiration. → Il essuie sa sueur.
While 'transpiration' is understood, 'sueur' is the correct term for the physical liquid you wipe away.
La transpiration des informations. → La fuite d'informations.
In English 'transpire' can mean to become known, but in French, 'transpiration' is almost always physical/biological.

팁

Gender Memory

Remember: -tion = Feminine. This applies to 99% of French words with this ending, including transpiration.

Process vs Result

Use 'transpiration' for the 'how' and 'sueur' for the 'what'. This will make your French sound more natural.

At the Gym

If you need a towel, ask for 'une serviette pour la transpiration' or simply 'une serviette'.

Double 's'?

No, it's 'transpiration' with one 's'. Don't let the English 'perspiration' confuse your spelling.

Nasal 'on'

Ensure the final 'on' doesn't sound like 'on-n'. It should be a pure nasal vowel.

Deodorant Choice

In France, 'anti-transpirants' are often debated for health reasons. Many French people prefer 'déodorants naturels'.

Doctor's Visit

If you have a fever, the doctor might ask if you have 'des sueurs' or 'de la transpiration'.

Shortening words

Young people often say 'transpi'. Example: 'J'ai trop de transpi'.

Plant Care

If a plant is losing too much water, it's often due to 'une transpiration excessive' caused by heat.

Hard Work

Use 'à la sueur de son front' to impress locals when talking about your hard-earned achievements.

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기억법

Think of 'TRANS-porting' 'SPIR-it' (water) out of your 'ATION' (action). Transpiration is the action of transporting water out of your skin.

시각적 연상

Imagine a clear bottle of water with a 'French' beret, and the water is slowly leaking through the glass like sweat. This links 'transpiration' with the French identity of the word and the physical process.

Word Web

Chaleur Sport Peau Eau Déodorant Sueur Glandes Effort

챌린지

Try to use 'transpiration' and 'transpirer' in the same sentence while describing your last gym session or a hot day you experienced.

어원

Derived from the Latin 'transpirare', which comes from 'trans' (across/through) and 'spirare' (to breathe).

원래 의미: Literally 'to breathe through'. It originally referred to the invisible 'breathing' of the skin.

Romance (Latin root).

문화적 맥락

Be careful when mentioning someone's 'transpiration' directly, as it can be perceived as an insult regarding their hygiene, unless in a medical or sports context.

English speakers often use 'sweating' for everything, whereas French speakers might switch between 'transpiration' (general) and 'sueur' (liquid).

The quote 'Le génie est fait de 1 % d'inspiration et de 99 % de transpiration' (attributed to Edison) is well-known in France. French medical dramas often use the term 'transpirations nocturnes' as a classic symptom. Sporting brands like Decathlon use 'évacuation de la transpiration' in all their marketing.

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실제 사용 상황

Sport/Fitness

évacuer la transpiration
serviette pour la transpiration
être en sueur
effort et transpiration

Health/Medicine

transpiration nocturne
transpiration excessive
perte de sels minéraux
glandes sudoripares

Weather

chaleur et transpiration
canicule
humidité de l'air
se rafraîchir

Shopping/Hygiene

déodorant anti-transpirant
taches de transpiration
odeur corporelle
sans alcool

Botany

transpiration des feuilles
cycle de l'eau
stomates
besoin en eau

대화 시작하기

"Est-ce que tu transpires beaucoup quand tu fais du sport ?"

"Quel est le meilleur déodorant contre la transpiration selon toi ?"

"La transpiration te dérange-t-elle quand il fait chaud ?"

"Savais-tu que les plantes font aussi de la transpiration ?"

"Comment fais-tu pour éviter les taches de transpiration sur tes vêtements ?"

일기 주제

Décrivez une situation où vous avez eu une transpiration excessive à cause du stress.

Pourquoi la transpiration est-elle importante pour la santé humaine ?

Racontez votre séance de sport la plus intense en parlant de l'effort et de la transpiration.

Pensez-vous que l'odeur de la transpiration soit un tabou dans votre culture ?

Imaginez un monde où les humains ne pourraient pas transpirer. Quelles seraient les conséquences ?

자주 묻는 질문

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It is feminine. You should always say 'la transpiration' or 'une transpiration'. Most French nouns ending in -tion are feminine.

Yes, in French it is used for both humans and plants. It describes the process of water moving through a plant and evaporating from leaves.

Transpiration is the process or the state of sweating. Sueur is the actual liquid. You wipe away 'la sueur', but you suffer from 'la transpiration'.

The most common way is to use the verb: 'Je transpire'. You can also say 'Je suis en transpiration', but it is less common.

It means antiperspirant. It is a product designed to reduce or block the production of sweat, whereas a 'déodorant' only masks the smell.

It is a neutral, standard word. It is appropriate for both daily conversation and formal medical or scientific contexts.

It means 'night sweats'. It is a term often used in a medical context to describe sweating while sleeping.

Yes, this is very common. 'Il y a beaucoup de transpiration après l'effort' (There is a lot of sweat after the effort).

Yes, 'transpirations', but it is rarely used unless referring to specific medical episodes or different types of sweating.

The verb is 'transpirer'. It is a regular -er verb.

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