Sent (en. Smells)

/sɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

To perceive through the senses, especially smell.

I sensed a pleasant fragrance in the room.

J'ai sent un parfum agréable dans la pièce.

To feel an emotion or state.

She felt great joy upon seeing him again.

Elle a sent une grande joie en le revoyant.

To experience a physical sensation.

He felt a freezing cold on his skin.

Il a sent un froid glacial sur sa peau.

From Latin 'sentire', meaning to feel or perceive.

to sense something coming

To become aware of an imminent future event.

sentir quelque chose venir

not feeling well

To feel unwell or in poor health.

ne pas sentir bien

to feel the blow

To feel pain or an injury.

sentir le coup

to feel

The infinitive verb meaning to perceive through the senses.

sentir

sensation

To experience a physical or emotional perception.

sensation

smell

The sense by which smells are perceived.

odorat

To be under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

After a few drinks, he really starts to feel it.

Après quelques verres, il commence à vraiment sentir.

To have an idea or a premonition about a situation.

She senses that something is wrong with this matter.

Elle sent que quelque chose ne va pas dans cette affaire.