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éternuement

sneeze

noun ay-tair-nü-MAHN Rare

Also means

sneezing

Usage Note

Éternuement is the noun form derived from the verb éternuer ('to sneeze'). A single sneeze in French social custom traditionally prompts À tes souhaits! ('to your wishes!') from bystanders, equivalent to 'bless you'.

Examples

"Son éternuement a réveillé tout le monde."

Natural Translation

His sneeze woke everyone up.

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