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    Odeurs (en. Smells)

    /odœʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The quality of something that emits a scent, fragrance, or emanation.
    The smells of flowers perfume the garden in spring.
    Les odeurs de fleurs embaument le jardin au printemps.
    Olfactory sensation perceived by the sense of smell.
    He was overwhelmed by the delicious smells of the kitchen.
    Il a été inondé par les odeurs délicieuses de la cuisine.
    Emanations, often unpleasant, that come from something.
    The odors coming from the sewers were unbearable.
    Les odeurs provenant des égouts étaient insupportables.

    Etymology

    From Latin odor, -oris, meaning 'fragrance, scent'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    smells of the sea
    Saline and maritime smells.
    odeurs de la mer
    cooking smells
    Fragrances released during meal preparation.
    odeurs de cuisine
    foul odors
    Unpleasant odors that provoke disgust.
    odeurs nauséabondes

    Related Words

    olfaction
    The sense that allows the perception of smells.
    olfaction
    fragrance
    A mixture of fragrant substances created to be pleasant.
    parfum
    aroma
    Pleasant smell of a food or drink.
    arôme

    Slang Meanings

    Smell bad
    He has the smell of old socks.
    Il a une odeur de vieux chaussettes.
    Be malodorous
    This dish has a strange smell.
    Ce plat a une odeur bizarre.