L'encens (en. Incense)

lɑ̃.sɑ̃

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Precious aromatic substance that is burned to fragrance the air.

Incense is often used in religious ceremonies.

L'encens est souvent utilisé dans les cérémonies religieuses.

Odor or scent produced by the combustion of this substance.

Rose incense fragrances the whole room.

L'encens de rose embaume toute la pièce.

Product often associated with purification rituals.

We burn incense to cleanse the space before meditation.

On brule de l'encens pour nettoyer l'espace avant la méditation.

From the Latin 'incensum', past participle of 'incendere', meaning 'to burn'.

burn incense

Using incense to create an atmosphere or for rituals.

brûler de l'encens

sacred incense

Incense used in religious contexts.

encens sacré

incense smoke

The smoke released by the burning of incense.

fumée d'encens

fumigation

Action of producing smoke to purify or disinfect a space.

fumigation

aroma

Pleasant olfactory sensation of a substance.

arôme

sacrifice

Ritual act often involving incense.

sacrifice

Relaxing vibes, feeling of peace.

After burning incense, you feel super chill vibes.

Après avoir brûlé de l'encens, on ressent des 'vibes' super chill.

Spiritual atmosphere.

This room has good energy, as if there were incense everywhere.

Cette pièce a une bonne énergie, comme si on avait de l'encens partout.