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    Cologne (en. Cologne)

    [kɔ.lɔɲ]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A light fragrance, often used by men.
    He always wears a fresh cologne to impress.
    Il porte toujours une cologne fraîche pour impressionner.
    A cologne made from essential oils.
    His favorite cologne contains citrus notes.
    Sa cologne favorite contient des notes de citrus.
    A mixture of alcohol and scented oils.
    This cologne is made from rare plants.
    Cette cologne est faite à base de plantes rares.

    Etymology

    From the name of the German city of Cologne, where the perfume was popularized.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have flair
    To have a good sense of style, often associated with a pleasant scent.
    avoir du flair
    to put on cologne
    To apply a fragrance on oneself to feel fresh.
    mettre de la cologne
    to smell like cologne
    To have a pleasant smell of perfume.
    sentir la cologne

    Related Words

    perfume
    A fragrant substance absorbed or applied to the body.
    parfum
    eau de toilette
    A type of fragrance less concentrated than perfumes.
    eau de toilette
    scent
    A pleasant or distinctive smell.
    senteur

    Slang Meanings

    A perfume that is too strong or poorly chosen.
    He put on a cologne that makes him unforgettable, but not always in a good way.
    Il a mis une cologne qui le rend inoubliable, mais pas toujours dans le bon sens.
    An expression to describe a situation where a person needs to apply perfume.
    After a long trip, he needed a good cologne.
    Après un long voyage, il lui a fallu une bonne cologne.