waft

• Nom désignant un léger mouvement d'air ou une odeur portée par ce souffle, souvent subtil et passager.

A noun referring to a gentle, light current of air, or a scent or odor carried by such a current.

1. Gentle breeze or scentB2formal

   A light, gentle current of air or a faint smell carried by the air.

   bouffée (de vent ou d'odeur)

   • A waft of perfume entered the room.
   • A waft of cool air came through the window.
   • He caught a waft of freshly baked bread.

   Synonymesbreathhintpuffscenttracewhiffzephyr

• Verbe décrivant le mouvement ou le transport de quelque chose de léger dans l'air, souvent en parlant d'une odeur, d'un son ou d'une brise.

A verb used to describe the act of moving or being carried lightly through the air, often referring to a scent, sound, or breeze.

1. Move gently through airB2formal

   To move or be carried lightly through the air, often referring to a scent or sound.

   flotter doucement dans l'air

   • The smell of fresh bread wafted from the bakery.
   • Music wafted through the open window.
   • A gentle breeze wafted the leaves across the garden.

   Synonymesbillowdriftfloatflowglide

2. Float or driftB2formal

   To move or cause to move gently through the air or water.

   flotter ou dériver doucement

   • Smoke wafted upward from the chimney.
   • The boat wafted slowly down the river.
   • Her scarf wafted in the wind as she walked.

   Synonymesdriftfloatflowglidehoverridesail