Download
Translate Files
search close
    https://lingvanex.com/translate/ Translate Text https://app.lingvanex.com/ Translate Files

    Senteur (en. Scent)

    /sɑ̃tœʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Character or quality of a smell.
    The scent of roses fills the garden.
    La senteur des roses embaume le jardin.
    Particularly pleasant smell.
    The scent of fresh coffee awakens my senses.
    La senteur du café frais réveille mes sens.
    Fragrance that comes from a plant or flower.
    The scent of lilac is unforgettable in spring.
    La senteur du lilas est inoubliable au printemps.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'scentura', derived from 'sentire' which means to feel.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    scent of flowers
    Pleasant smell emanating from flowers.
    senteur de fleurs
    scent of autumn
    Characteristic smell of elements from the autumn season.
    senteur d'automne
    scent of kitchens
    Aroma coming from food being cooked.
    senteur des cuisines

    Related Words

    to smell
    To perceive a smell or sensation.
    sentir
    sense of smell
    Sense that allows the perception of smells.
    odorat
    fragrance
    Mixture of substances that produces a pleasant smell.
    parfum

    Slang Meanings

    Pleasant scent that attracts attention.
    This scent reminds me of childhood memories.
    Cette senteur me rappelle des souvenirs d'enfance.
    Smell that is often used in everyday language.
    There is this scent of chocolate cake that drives me crazy.
    Il y a cette senteur de gâteau au chocolat qui me fait craquer.