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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