esprit doux
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French[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Calque of Latin spīritus lēnis, itself a calque of Ancient Greek ψιλὸν πνεῦμα (psilòn pneûma).
Pronunciation[edit]
Noun[edit]
esprit doux m (plural esprits doux)
- (phonetics, typography) smooth breathing
- Antonym: esprit rude