esprit doux
French
editEtymology
editCalque of Latin spīritus lēnis, itself a calque of Ancient Greek ψιλὸν πνεῦμα (psilòn pneûma).
Pronunciation
editNoun
editesprit doux m (plural esprits doux)
- (phonetics, typography) smooth breathing
- Antonym: esprit rude