parfum

scent

flavor

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le parfum

A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).

masculine noun

1. (pleasant smell)

a. scent

Le parfum du jasmin étoilé est envoûtant.The scent of star jasmine is captivating.

b. fragrance

Il y a des petites fleurs au parfum sucré qui fleurissent dans le jardin.There are some tiny flowers with a sweet fragrance blooming in the garden.

c. aroma

Baptiste aime le parfum du café fraîchement moulu.Baptiste likes the aroma of freshly ground coffee.

d. perfume

J'adore le parfum des pivoines !I love the perfume of peonies!

2. (toiletry)

a. perfume

Ça me dérange quand quelqu'un porte beaucoup de parfum.It bothers me when somebody wears a lot of perfume.

b. scent

Mon mari préfère les parfums boisés.My husband prefers woody scents.

c. fragrance

Le parfum que porte Johanna est très floral.The fragrance Johanna is wearing is very floral.

3. (culinary)

a. flavor

Regionalism used in the United States.

(United States)

Quels sont tes parfums de macaron favoris ? - Citron et pistache !What are your favorite macaron flavors? - Lemon and pistachio!

b. flavour

Regionalism used in the United Kingdom.

(United Kingdom)

Ces biscuits ont un subtil parfum d'orange.These biscuits have a subtle orange flavour.

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