souffleur
The English word "blower" is translated into French as souffleur.
souffleur refers to a device.
Meaning: device (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The noun souffleur is derived from the verb souffler, which means "to blow".
How does it change in a sentence?
souffleur is a masculine noun and is used with masculine articles such as un or le.
Did you know?
- In French theater, the souffleur is a human prompter who whispers forgotten lines to actors from the wings or a hidden box.
- In a classroom setting, if a student souffle an answer to a friend, they are not blowing air but secretly whispering a correct response during a test.
- In French, the term souffleur acts as a professional title for a glassblower, an artisan who uses their breath to shape molten glass.
Examples in context
- Un souffleur de feuilles mortes pollue plus qu'une voiture.A leaf blower is more polluting than an automobile.This sentence is useful for comparing the pollution levels of a souffleur to a car.Tatoeba #3633181 by sacredceltic, translation #3633618 by karloelkebekio
- Y a-t-il un appareil plus polluant, plus bruyant et plus destructeur d'emplois qu'un souffleur de feuilles mortes ?Is there a machine more polluting, noisier or which takes away more jobs than a leaf blower?This sentence is useful for questioning the environmental and social impact of a souffleur.Tatoeba #3633177 by sacredceltic, translation #3633626 by karloelkebekio
- Chaque fois que je vois quelqu'un utiliser un souffleur de feuilles mortes, j'ai envie de le lui arracher des mains et de le briser en mille morceaux.Every time I see someone using a leaf blower, I feel like yanking it from his hands and breaking it into a thousand pieces.This sentence expresses a strong negative reaction to seeing someone use a souffleur.Tatoeba #3633184 by sacredceltic, translation #3633580 by karloelkebekio
Example conversation
Gabriel is in the garden and needs help from Léa.
- GabrielOù est le souffleur pour le jardin ?Where is the blower for the garden?
- LéaIl est dans le garage, Gabriel.It is in the garage, Gabriel.
- GabrielPeux-tu me le donner, s'il te plaît ?Can you give it to me, please?
- LéaOui, je l'apporte tout de suite.Yes, I am bringing it right away.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
