scent

• Nom désignant une odeur caractéristique, en particulier agréable ou distinctive, souvent associée aux fleurs, aux parfums ou aux animaux. Peut aussi évoquer une trace olfactive laissée par un animal.

A noun referring to a distinctive smell, especially a pleasant or characteristic one, often associated with flowers, perfumes, or animals.

1. A2formal

   A distinctive, often pleasant smell, especially from flowers, perfume, or food.

   odeur agréable

   • The scent of roses filled the garden.
   • She wore a light floral scent.
   • The scent of fresh bread made him hungry.

   Synonymesaromabouquetfragranceperfumeredolence

   Antonymesfetormalodorreekstenchstink

2. Animal trailB1formal

   A smell left by an animal that can be followed by other animals, especially for hunting.

   piste (d'un animal)

   • The dogs picked up the scent of the fox.
   • The hunter followed the deer's scent through the forest.
   • The wolf lost the scent of its prey.

   Synonymessignspoortracktrail

3. Hint or traceB2formal

   A small amount or sign of something that suggests its presence.

   Senteur, trace, indice

   • There was a scent of danger in the air.
   • He detected a scent of sarcasm in her voice.
   • The room held a faint scent of old books.

   Synonymeshintsmacksuggestiontingetracewhiff

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de détecter ou de percevoir une odeur, ou de donner une certaine odeur à quelque chose.

A verb used to indicate the act of detecting or perceiving an odor, or of giving a particular smell to something.

1. Detect by smellB1formal

   To perceive or detect something by the sense of smell.

   Flairer

   • The dog scented the rabbit hiding in the bushes.
   • She scented the perfume as soon as she entered the room.
   • He scented smoke coming from the kitchen.

   Synonymescatchdetectperceivesmellsniff

2. Suspect or senseB2formal

   To have a feeling or suspicion that something is present or about to happen.

   Pressentir, flairer

   • The detective scented a trap in the suspect's story.
   • She scented trouble when she saw the angry crowd.
   • He scented an opportunity to negotiate a better deal.

   Synonymesdetectdiscernperceivesensesmellsniff outsuspect

Variantes phrasalscent out