esprit doux

== French == === Etymology === Calque of Latin spīritus lēnis, itself a calque of Ancient Greek ψιλὸν πνεῦμα (psilòn pneûma). === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ɛs.pʁi du/ === Noun === esprit doux m (plural esprits doux) (phonetics, typography) smooth breathing Antonym: esprit rude