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    Parfum (en. Scent)

    /paʁ.fœ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Mixture of fragrant substances, often used for perfuming oneself.
    She wears a floral perfume that is very pleasant.
    Elle porte un parfum floral qui est très agréable.
    Aroma or pleasant scent of something.
    The scent of roses fills the garden.
    Le parfum des roses embaume le jardin.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'per fumum' which means 'through smoke'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to smell the perfume
    To be intoxicated by a pleasant scent.
    sentir le parfum
    ambiance fragrance
    Mixture of fragrances in a space.
    parfum d'ambiance
    the art of perfume
    Creation and appreciation of perfumes.
    l'art du parfum

    Related Words

    perfumer
    A person who composes perfumes.
    parfumeur
    perfumery
    Store or establishment where perfumes are sold.
    parfumerie
    scented
    Having a perfume, a pleasant scent.
    parfumé

    Slang Meanings

    A very alluring perfume.
    This new perfume is truly a seductive asset.
    Ce nouveau parfum est vraiment un atout de séduction.
    A perfume that evokes good memories.
    This perfume reminds me of my summer vacation.
    Ce parfum me rappelle mes vacances d'été.