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scent in French

scent in French is odeur, odorat, sentir — scent means a distinctive smell.

scent in French

odeur
noun
A distinctive smell.
odorat
noun
The sense of smell.
sentir
verb

What does "scent" mean?

  1. noun A distinctive smell.
    "The scent of fresh bread filled the kitchen."
  2. noun A trail of smell left by an animal or person that can be followed.
    "The hounds picked up the fox's scent near the hedge."
  3. verb To detect something by smell.
    "The dog scented food from across the yard."

scent in a sentence

  • The scent of fresh bread filled the kitchen.
  • Her perfume left a faint scent in the room.
  • The hounds picked up the fox's scent near the hedge.
  • The dog scented food from across the yard.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "scent" in French?

"scent" in French is odeur, odorat, sentir. scent means: A distinctive smell.

How do you use "scent" in a sentence?

Example: "The scent of fresh bread filled the kitchen." In French, "scent" is odeur, odorat, sentir.

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

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "scent": odeur, odorat, sentir.

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