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French
Etymology
From essouffler + -ment.
Pronunciation
Noun
essoufflement m (plural essoufflements)
- breathlessness, panting
- (figurative) running out of steam (lack of energy or motivation)
2024 April 18, Damien Frasson-Botton, “Immobilier : la fin de l'euphorie mais des pistes de relance”, in La Provence, page 3:Les spécialistes constatent en outre un essoufflement de l'engouement des Franciliens.- (please add an English translation of this quotation)
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