whiff in French
whiff in French is souffle, bouffée, effluve — whiff means a brief smell carried through the air, or a light gust of air.
whiff in French
souffle
A brief, gentle breeze; a light gust of air; a waft.
bouffée
A short inhalation or exhalation of breath, especially when accompanied by smoke from a cigarette or pipe.
effluve
An odour (usually unpleasant) carried briefly through the air.
What does "whiff" mean?
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noun A brief smell carried through the air, or a light gust of air.
"A whiff of fresh bread drifted out of the bakery door."
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noun A slight hint or trace of something.
"There was a whiff of scandal surrounding the deal."
whiff in a sentence
- A whiff of fresh bread drifted out of the bakery door.
- She caught a whiff of his cologne as he walked past.
- There was a whiff of scandal surrounding the deal.
- You could sense a whiff of tension in the meeting.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "whiff" in French?
"whiff" in French is souffle, bouffée, effluve. whiff means: A brief smell carried through the air, or a light gust of air.
How do you use "whiff" in a sentence?
Example: "A whiff of fresh bread drifted out of the bakery door." In French, "whiff" is souffle, bouffée, effluve.
Are there other ways to say "whiff" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "whiff": souffle, bouffée, effluve.
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