sentir
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., acheter).
transitive verb
a. to smell
Tu peux sentir la lavande dans l’air ?Can you smell lavender in the air?
a. to smell like
Ces feuilles de thé sentent la citronnelle.These tea leaves smell like lemongrass.
b. to smell of
La maison de ma grand-mère sentait toujours la cannelle.My grandma's house always smelled of cinnamon.
a. to feel
Marcel a soudainement senti la colère monter.Marcel suddenly felt anger rising.
a. to feel
J’ai senti quelque chose me piquer la nuque.I felt something prick the back of my neck.
a. to sense
On pouvait sentir de la frustration dans la voix de Charlotte.You could sense some frustration in Charlotte's voice.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., éternuer.).
intransitive verb
a. to smell
Tous ces savons artisanaux sentent bon.All these artisanal soaps smell good.
a. to smell
Le poisson cru dans le frigo commence à sentir.The raw fish in the fridge is starting to smell.
b. to stink (stronger)
Quelque chose dans la poubelle sent !Something in the garbage stinks!
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