odor

• Nom désignant une propriété perçue par le système olfactif, c'est-à-dire la sensation produite par la stimulation des récepteurs olfactifs du nez par certaines substances chimiques à l'état gazeux.

A noun referring to a property detected by the olfactory system, specifically the sensation resulting from olfactory receptors in the nose being stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form.

1. Smell or ScentB1formal

   A property or quality of something that can be detected by the nose.

   Odeur

   • The odor of fresh bread filled the kitchen.
   • A strange odor came from the basement.
   • The flowers gave off a sweet odor.

   Synonymesaromabouquetfragranceperfumeredolencescentsmell

2. B1formal

   A strong, often unpleasant smell.

   Odeur désagréable

   • The garbage had a foul odor.
   • The room had a musty odor from being closed for so long.
   • The odor of smoke lingered after the fire.

   Synonymeseffluviumfetormalodorreekstenchstink

   Antonymesaromabouquetfragranceperfumeredolencescent