How to Say ‘A slight wheeze.’ in French
Un petit sifflement.
uhn puh-tee see-fluh-mahn
[uhn puh-tee see-fluh-mahn]
Phrase Breakdown
Un
[uhn]
a; an; one
Indefinite article introducing a masculine noun.
Un petit sifflement vient de sa respiration.
A slight wheezing is coming from her breathing.
petit
[puh-tee]
small; little; slight
Describes something small or mild; here it means slight.
Un petit sifflement se fait entendre quand elle respire.
A slight wheezing can be heard when she breathes.
sifflement
[see-fluh-mahn]
wheezing; whistling sound
A noun for a soft whistling sound, often from the airways.
Un petit sifflement apparaît quand on la prend dans les bras.
A slight wheezing appears when she is picked up.
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