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scenting

/ˈsɛntɪŋ/

Translations

scentingnoun

scentings

parfumageApplication d’un parfum ou d’une fragrance.

Regular scenting of the linens kept them smelling fresh.

Le parfumage régulier du linge le gardait frais et agréablement odorant.

olfactionSens général : action de percevoir une odeur.

The scenting of the flowers filled the room with a pleasant aroma.

L’olfaction des fleurs a empli la pièce d’un arôme agréable.

scentingadjective

Attributive use of the noun, describing something intended for applying scent.

parfumantQui sert à parfumer; souvent employé pour des produits ou des sprays.

She bought a scenting spray for her clothes.

Elle a acheté un spray parfumant pour ses vêtements.

scentinggerund / present participle

/ˈsɛntɪŋ/

Used as a participial adjective meaning ‘engaged in smelling or giving off scent’.

flairantQui suit ou détecte une odeur; emploi surtout pour les animaux de chasse.

The scenting hounds moved swiftly across the field.

Les chiens flairants se sont déplacés rapidement à travers le champ.

odorantQui dégage ou diffuse un parfum.

Scenting blossoms lined the garden path.

Des fleurs odorantes bordaient le sentier du jardin.

scentverb

scenting

Gerund

scented

Past Simple

scented

Past Participle

scenting

Gerund

/sɛnt/

parfumerPour imprégner quelque chose d’une odeur ou d’un parfum.

She scented the room with lavender oil to create a calming atmosphere.

Elle a parfumé la pièce avec de l’huile de lavande pour créer une atmosphère apaisante.

flairerSurtout pour un animal qui perçoit une odeur ou suit une trace.

The dog scented the trail of the rabbit and began to follow it.

Le chien a flairé la piste du lapin et a commencé à la suivre.

Additional translations

pressentirAu sens figuré, détecter ou soupçonner intuitivement.

Synonyms

sniff out

Definitions

scentingnoun

The act or process of perceiving or detecting a smell.

The scenting of the flowers filled the room with a pleasant aroma.

The application of perfume or fragrance to something.

Regular scenting of the linens kept them smelling fresh.

scentingadjective

Intended for or used in applying perfume or fragrance.

She bought a scenting spray for her clothes.

scentinggerund / present participle

Engaged in detecting or tracing a smell.

The scenting hounds moved swiftly across the field.

Emitting or diffusing fragrance.

Scenting blossoms lined the garden path.

scentverb

To perceive or detect a smell.

The dog scented the trail of the rabbit and began to follow it.

To impart a smell to something.

She scented the room with lavender oil to create a calming atmosphere.

To detect or suspect something by intuition or instinct.

She scented trouble long before the news became public.