English–French

“smelly” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/pɥɑ̃/

Example

Cette poubelle est puante.

This trash can is smelly.

Illustration for puant (smelly)

How to say “smelly” in French

“Smelly” in French is puant.

A rotten stench that seems to cling not only to an object but also to a morally suspect affair.

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

Example sentences with puant

Il y a une odeur puante dans la cuisine.

There is a foul smell in the kitchen.

Tips for using puant

  • Applied to a person, affair, or situation, puant expresses strong condemnation rather than a mild complaint about an odor.

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