aspirer
suck
The French word 'aspirer' is a verb that can be translated to 'suck' in English. However, it is more commonly used in the context of vacuuming or sucking up liquids. For example, 'L'aspirateur a aspiré toute la poussière' translates to 'The vacuum sucked up all the dust'. In a more general sense, 'aspirer' can also mean 'to aspire' or 'to have an ambition', as in 'J'aspire à devenir un grand écrivain', which means 'I aspire to become a great writer'.
Example sentences using: aspirer
J'aspire à devenir un grand chef.
I aspire to become a great chef.
This phrase translates directly to 'I aspire to become a great chef.' In this context, 'aspire' is used to express a strong desire to achieve or become something.
Vous ne devriez pas aspirer la fumée.
You should not inhale the smoke.
In this phrase, 'aspire' is used in the context of inhaling or drawing in by suction. The sentence translates as 'You should not inhale the smoke' in English.
L'aspirateur aspire la poussière.
The vacuum cleaner sucks up the dust.
This sentence uses 'aspire' in the physical context, meaning to suck up or draw in. In English, it translates to 'The vacuum cleaner sucks up the dust'.