scent in French
scent in French is odeur, odorat, sentir — scent means a distinctive smell.
scent in French
odeur
A distinctive smell.
odorat
The sense of smell.
sentir
What does "scent" mean?
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noun A distinctive smell.
"The scent of fresh bread filled the kitchen."
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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."
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verb To detect something by smell.
"The dog scented food from across the yard."
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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 tracker followed the scent of the missing sheep across the field.
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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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