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petrichor in French

petrichor in French is petrichor, pétrichor — petrichor means the distinctive earthy smell in the air when rain falls on dry ground.

petrichor in French

petrichor
noun
The distinctive scent, caused by geosmin, which accompanies the first rain after a long, warm, dry spell.
pétrichor
noun
The distinctive scent, caused by geosmin, which accompanies the first rain after a long, warm, dry spell.

What does "petrichor" mean?

  1. noun The distinctive earthy smell in the air when rain falls on dry ground.
    "The first storm of the summer filled the garden with petrichor."
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petrichor in a sentence

  • The first storm of the summer filled the garden with petrichor.
  • She wound the window down for the petrichor coming off the hot road.

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What is "petrichor" in French?

"petrichor" in French is petrichor, pétrichor. petrichor means: The distinctive earthy smell in the air when rain falls on dry ground.

How do you use "petrichor" in a sentence?

Example: "The first storm of the summer filled the garden with petrichor." In French, "petrichor" is petrichor, pétrichor.

Are there other ways to say "petrichor" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "petrichor": petrichor, pétrichor.

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