English–French

“scent” in French

French

Alsosenteur · fragrance

Pronunciation

IPA/paʁfœ̃/

Example

Le parfum des fleurs emplit la pièce.

The scent of the flowers fills the room.

Illustration for parfum (scent)

How to say “scent” in French

“Scent” in French is parfum.

One recognizable scent carried through the air, or the aroma and flavor released by an ingredient in food.

Full entry for parfum: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with parfum

Elle préfère un parfum floral en été.

She prefers a floral fragrance in summer.

Tips for using parfum

  • The final m is not pronounced as a separate consonant; the ending -um forms a nasal vowel in standard French pronunciation.

Other French words for “scent”

La senteur du café remplit la cuisine.

The scent of coffee fills the kitchen.

J'aime cette fragrance.

I like this scent.

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