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How to Say ‘And breathe slowly.’ in French

Et respirez doucement.

eh res-pee-RAY doos-MAHN

[eh res-pee-RAY doos-MAHN]

💬 Usage Tip: Doucement means "gently" as much as "slowly". You'll hear it all through a yoga class, for example Revenez doucement "come back up gently".

Phrase Breakdown

[eh]

and

Joins two thoughts or questions together.

Example

Et vous êtes venu aussi?

And did you come too?

respirez

[res-pee-RAY]

breathe

Command form of 'respirer' (to breathe) for 'vous'.

Example

Respirez par le nez.

Breathe through your nose.

doucement

[doos-MAHN]

gently / slowly

Adverb from 'doux' (soft), meaning softly or slowly.

Example

Levez les bras doucement.

Raise your arms slowly.

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