expiration
/ˌɛk.spɚˈeɪ̯.ʃən/ nom B2En français : expiration
- The act or process of breathing out, or forcing air from the lungs through the nose or mouth. · Holonym: respiration· crackles heard on expiration
- A single outward breath. · labored expirations
- Other similar release of volatile matter.
- The last emission of breath; thus, synonym of death.
- Any other (metaphorically comparable) cessation, extinction, or ending. · expiration date
- That which is produced by breathing out, as a sound.
Pluriel expirations
Dans la bibliothèque
“Oh,” replied Danglars, “since we cannot leave this port for the next three months, let us hope that ere the expiration of that period Dantès will be set at liberty.”
“Oh,” said Dantès timidly, “what is the matter?” Villefort made no answer, but raised his head at the expiration of a few seconds, and again perused the letter.
At the expiration of a year the governor was transferred; he had obtained charge of the fortress at Ham.
At the expiration of an hour Edmond was awakened by the roar of thunder.
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