respiré

/ʁɛs.pi.ʁe/respirer
1.
verbParticiple1stPastSing

breathed

inhaled

J'ai enfin respiré un peu d'air frais.

I finally breathed in some fresh air.

2.
verbParticiple1stPastSing

been able to breathe (figurative: experienced relief)

taken a breather / had a chance to relax

Après le rush au boulot, j'ai enfin respiré.

After the hectic period at work, I was finally able to catch my breath.