get a whiff

• Percevoir brièvement une odeur ou un parfum, souvent de manière informelle pour remarquer une odeur ou saisir un indice de quelque chose.

To smell something briefly or catch a scent, often used informally to describe noticing an odor or getting a hint of something.

1. Smell brieflyB1informal

   To smell something for a short time, often unexpectedly or faintly.

   humer brièvement

   • I got a whiff of fresh coffee as I walked past the café.
   • She got a whiff of his cologne when he leaned in.
   • He got a whiff of something burning in the kitchen.

2. Perceive a hintB2informal

   To become aware of a slight sign or suggestion of something, often negative.

   percevoir un soupçon

   • The investors got a whiff of trouble in the company's finances.
   • She got a whiff of his dishonesty during the conversation.
   • The team got a whiff of victory before the final whistle.