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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
noun
A brief, gentle breeze; a light gust of air; a waft.
bouffée
noun
A short inhalation or exhalation of breath, especially when accompanied by smoke from a cigarette or pipe.
effluve
noun
An odour (usually unpleasant) carried briefly through the air.

What does "whiff" mean?

  1. 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."
  2. 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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