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incense

/ˈɪn.sens/

/ˈɪnˌsɛns/

incensenoun

incenses

Translations

encens

The priest lit the incense to purify the temple before the ceremony.

Le prêtre a allumé de l'encens pour purifier le temple avant la cérémonie.

Additional translations

encensParfum ou fumée d'encens.

Definitions

A substance that is burned for the sweet smell it produces, often used in religious ceremonies or for aromatherapy.

The priest lit the incense to purify the temple before the ceremony.

The smoke or fragrance produced by burning such a substance.

The room was filled with the calming incense of sandalwood.

Synonyms

incenseverb

incensed

Past Simple

incensed

Past Participle

incensing

ing-form

/ˈɪn.sens/

/ˈɪnˌsɛns/

Translations

indignerSens fort : provoquer une vive colère ou une profonde indignation.

The unfair decision incensed the entire team.

La décision injuste a indigné toute l'équipe.

Additional translations

enragerPlus familier et expressif.

Definitions

To make someone very angry or enraged.

The unfair decision incensed the entire team.

Synonyms

incenseadjective

/ˈɪn.sens/

/ˈɪnˌsɛns/

Used attributively (e.g., "incense sticks")

Translations

parfuméDans le sens de « parfumé à l'encens ».

She lit several incense candles to create a relaxing atmosphere.

Elle a allumé plusieurs bougies parfumées pour créer une atmosphère relaxante.

Definitions

Relating to or scented with incense; used to describe something intended for burning as incense or having the fragrance of incense.

She lit several incense candles to create a relaxing atmosphere.