esprit rude

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French

Etymology

Calque of Latin spiritus asper, itself a calque of Ancient Greek δασὺ πνεῦμα (dasù pneûma).

Pronunciation

Noun

esprit rude m (plural esprits rudes)

  1. (phonetics, typography) rough breathing
    Antonym: esprit doux