esprit doux

French

Etymology

Calque of Latin spīritus lēnis, itself a calque of Ancient Greek ψιλὸν πνεῦμα (psilòn pneûma).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɛs.pʁi du/

Noun

esprit doux m (plural esprits doux)

  1. (phonetics, typography) smooth breathing
    Antonym: esprit rude
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