sa respiration

his/her breathing

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phrase Rare #37,183
his/her breathing “Sa” agrees with the feminine noun “respiration”; it can refer to a male or female owner.
FR: Elle a essayé de ralentir sa respiration.
EN: She tried to slow her breathing.

Va-t-il pouvoir retenir sa respiration ?

Will he be able to hold his breath?

— Insaisissables 2 (2016)

Il écoute, en retenant sa respiration.

He listens, holding his breath.

— Get Out Your Handkerchiefs (1978)

Sa respiration.

His breathing.

— Avatar (2009)

Elle calme sa respiration avant de monter sur scène.

She calms her breathing before going on stage.

Il a retenu sa respiration.

He held his breath.

Sa respiration est devenue faible.

His breathing became shallow.

L’important, c’est de bien contrôler sa respiration.

The important thing is to control your breathing properly.

— Demon Slayer : Kimetsu no Yaiba - Le film : La Forteresse infinie (2025)

Il retint sa respiration.

He held his breath.

Et sa respiration ?

And his breathing?

— Dernier train pour Busan (2016)