esprit rude
French
Etymology
Calque of Latin spiritus asper, itself a calque of Ancient Greek δασὺ πνεῦμα (dasù pneûma).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ɛs.pʁi ʁyd/
Noun
esprit rude m (plural esprits rudes)
- (phonetics, typography) rough breathing
- Antonym: esprit doux