air

Definitions of air
  1. noun
    where the air is unconfined
    synonyms: grand air
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    extérieur, périphérie
    the region that is outside of something
  2. noun
    dignified manner or conduct
    synonyms: attitude, comportement, maintien
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    classe, distinction
    formality in bearing and appearance
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    attitude, comportement
    a way of acting or behaving
  3. noun
    a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
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    respiration
    the air that is inhaled and exhaled in respiration
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    gaz
    a fluid in the gaseous state having neither independent shape nor volume and being able to expand indefinitely
  4. noun
    once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles)
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    élément
    one of four substances thought in ancient and medieval cosmology to constitute the physical universe
  5. noun
    the feelings expressed on a person's face
    synonyms: apparence, expression
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    regard polisson
    a suggestive or sneering look or grin
    lueur
    merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance
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    expression, figure, traits
    the appearance conveyed by a person's face
  6. noun
    a distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing
    synonyms: atmosphère
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    aura, mystique
    an aura of heightened value or interest or meaning surrounding a person or thing
    note
    a characteristic emotional quality
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    caractéristique, propriété
    an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
  7. noun
    a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
    synonyms: mélodie
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    mélodie
    a melodic phrase that accompanies the reappearance of a person or situation (as in Wagner's operas)
    mélodie, thème
    (music) melodic subject of a musical composition
    voix
    the melody carried by a particular voice or instrument in polyphonic music
    motif
    a theme that is repeated or elaborated in a piece of music
    variation
    a repetition of a musical theme in which it is modified or embellished
    accompagnement
    a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts
    basse
    the lowest part in polyphonic music
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    musique
    an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
  8. noun
    physical appearance
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    apparance, aspect visuel
    outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
  9. noun
    affected manners intended to impress others
    synonyms: grands airs
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    affectation
    the quality of being false or artificial (as to impress others)
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