This is the 4837th most frequent French word.
respire
"Respire" means "breathe."
In this sentence, 'respire' refers to the act of breathing deeply, indicating focus or preparation before an action.
Il respire profondément avant de parler.
He breathes deeply before speaking.
Here, 'respire' metaphorically expresses that the environment embodies or emanates a certain feeling, in this case, calm and serenity.
Ce lieu respire le calme et la sérénité.
This place exudes calmness and serenity.
In this context, 'respire' is used metaphorically to mean that she shows or displays signs of health visibly.