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    Senteurs (en. Scents)

    /sɑ̃tœʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Perceptible fragrance or odor.
    The scents of flowers fill the garden.
    Les senteurs des fleurs embaument le jardin.
    Olfactory characteristics of an environment.
    He enjoys walking in the forests to enjoy the natural scents.
    Il aime se promener dans les forêts pour profiter des senteurs naturelles.
    Feeling or impression associated with a scent.
    The scents of childhood can revive memories.
    Les senteurs de l'enfance peuvent raviver des souvenirs.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'to smell', combined with the suffix '-eur' indicating a quality.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    summer scents
    The typical smells of the summer season.
    senteurs d'été
    cooking scents
    Fragrances emanating from a dish in preparation.
    senteurs de cuisine
    scents of nature
    Smells coming from the outdoor environment, like flowers or trees.
    senteurs de la nature

    Related Words

    to smell
    To have a sense of smell, to perceive a scent.
    sentir
    fragrance
    A pleasant fragrance.
    fragrance
    olfactory
    Related to the sense of smell.
    olfactif

    Slang Meanings

    Scents that evoke a particular atmosphere.
    These scents remind me of summer evenings.
    Ces senteurs me rappellent des soirées d'été.
    Unpleasant or strong odors.
    There are scents that can really be overwhelming in this room.
    Il y a des senteurs qui peuvent vraiment être envahissantes dans cette pièce.