English–French
“sense of smell” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/odoʁa/
Example
Après son rhume, il a retrouvé l'odorat.
After his cold, he regained his sense of smell.
How to say “sense of smell” in French
“Sense of smell” in French is odorat.
An internal nose sense that registers a smell and assesses its kind or strength.
Example sentences with odorat
Son odorat lui permet de reconnaître les épices.
His sense of smell allows him to recognize spices.
Tips for using odorat
- French uses odorat for the sensory ability, while odeur names an individual smell or scent.