essence

• Nom désignant la nature fondamentale, le caractère profond ou le principe essentiel d'une chose, ainsi qu'un extrait concentré d'une substance.

A noun referring to the fundamental nature, core quality, or intrinsic character of something, or a concentrated extract of a substance.

1. Core natureB2formal

   The intrinsic nature or indispensable quality of something that determines its character.

   essence (nature fondamentale)

   • The essence of democracy is freedom of speech.
   • She captured the essence of the character in her performance.
   • The essence of his argument was that change is necessary.

   Synonymescharactercoreheartnatureprinciplequintessencesoulspiritsubstancevitality

   Antonymesaccidentadjunctappearance

2. B1formal

   A concentrated extract of a plant, flower, or substance used for flavor or fragrance.

   Essence (extrait concentré)

   • Vanilla essence is used in baking cakes.
   • The perfume contains essence of rose.
   • Add a few drops of lemon essence to the mixture.

   Synonymesconcentratedistillateextracttincture