Parfums (en. Perfumes)

/paʁfœ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A mixture of essential oils, alcohol, and other aromatic components intended to be sprayed on the body or clothing.

She bought a new perfume for her birthday.

Elle a acheté un nouveau parfum pour son anniversaire.

A pleasant olfactory sensation produced by such a substance.

The scent of flowers pervades the entire garden.

Le parfum de fleurs embaume tout le jardin.

A cosmetic product or care item with a pleasant scent.

Her favorite perfume is a blend of vanilla and jasmine.

Son parfum préféré est un mélange de vanille et de jasmin.

From the Latin 'perfumare' which means 'to smoke through'.

to have the scent of success

Means to be successful or popular.

avoir le parfum du succès

a whiff of adventure

Indicates an exciting or intriguing atmosphere.

un parfum d'aventure

the scent of nostalgia

Refers to a feeling of melancholy or longing for the past.

le parfum de la nostalgie

fragrance

English term for a pleasant scent.

fragrance

colognes

Scented products often lighter than perfumes.

colognes

essence

Fragrant oil extracted from plants.

essence

A very popular or trendy perfume.

This perfume is the latest trend, everyone is talking about it.

Ce parfum est le dernier cri, tout le monde en parle.

A perfume that evokes memories.

This perfume reminds me of my childhood.

Ce parfum me rappelle mon enfance.