English–French
“smell” in French
How to say “smell” in French
“Smell” in French is odeur.
A trace carried through the air reaches the nose as either a welcome scent or an unwelcome smell.
Example sentences with odeur
On sent une mauvaise odeur près de la poubelle.
You can smell a bad odor near the garbage can.
Tips for using odeur
- French commonly specifies the evaluation or strength with phrases such as une bonne odeur, une mauvaise odeur, or une forte odeur.
Other French words for “smell”
Il y a un effluve étrange dans la cuisine.
There is a strange smell in the kitchen.