incense

• Substance, souvent une résine ou un matériau végétal, que l'on brûle pour produire une fumée parfumée utilisée lors de cérémonies religieuses, de méditation ou pour son odeur agréable.

A noun referring to a substance, often a resin or plant material, that is burned to produce a fragrant smoke, used in religious ceremonies, meditation, or for its pleasant aroma.

indénombrable

1. Aromatic substanceB1formal

   A material that produces a fragrant smell when burned, used in religious ceremonies or for relaxation.

   Encens

   • The temple was filled with the scent of burning incense.
   • She lit some incense to create a calming atmosphere.
   • Incense sticks are often used during meditation.

2. Fragrance or aromaB1formal

   The pleasant smell produced by burning incense or similar substances.

   parfum d'encens

   • The incense of sandalwood filled the room.
   • He enjoyed the sweet incense of the flowers.
   • The incense from the ceremony lingered in the air.

   Synonymesaromabouquetfragranceperfumeredolencescent

• Verbe signifiant soit mettre quelqu'un très en colère, soit brûler de l'encens pour parfumer ou honorer.

A verb meaning to make someone very angry or to perfume with incense.

1. To make very angryC1formal

   To cause someone to feel extreme anger or outrage.

   mettre en colère

   • The unfair decision incensed the entire community.
   • His rude remarks incensed her beyond words.
   • The corruption scandal incensed the public.

   Synonymesangerenrageexasperateinflameinfuriatemaddenoutrageprovoke

   Antonymesappeasecalmpacifyplacatesoothe