esprit rude

French

Etymology

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

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ɛs.pʁi ʁyd/

Noun

esprit rude m (plural esprits rudes)

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