Smell in French
These French words describe different smells you might notice in food, nature, or other places.
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Glossary · French
- 01Parfumé[par-fu-may]Fragrant
- 02Aromatique[a-ro-ma-teek]Aromatic
- 03Puante[pwan-t]Stinky
- 04Poissonneux[pwa-soh-nuh]Fishy
- 05Fromagé[fro-mah-zhay]Cheesy
- 06Moisi[mwa-zee]Musty
- 07Piquant[pee-kahn]Pungent
- 08Oeuf[uhf]Eggy
- 09Fumé[foo-may]Smoky
Example sentences
Le fromage est très parfumé.
The cheese is very fragrant.
Cette soupe est aromatique et délicieuse.
This soup is aromatic and delicious.
La poubelle est puante aujourd'hui.
The trash can is stinky today.
Le poisson est poissonneux, il sent fort.
The fish is fishy, it smells strong.
Le vieux livre sent moisi.
The old book smells musty.
Le barbecue a une odeur fumée.
The barbecue has a smoky smell.
