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parfum meaning in English

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parfum nom {m}

perfume [perfumes]◼◼◼(pleasant smell)
noun
[UK: pə.ˈfjuːm] [US: pər.ˈfjuːm]
I like this perfume. = J'aime ce parfum.

perfume [perfumes]◼◼◼(substance providing a pleasant smell)
noun
[UK: pə.ˈfjuːm] [US: pər.ˈfjuːm]
I like this perfume. = J'aime ce parfum.

fragrance [fragrances]◼◼◼(pleasant smell or odour)
noun
[UK: ˈfreɪ.ɡrəns] [US: ˈfreɪ.ɡrəns]
Roses have a nice fragrance. = Les roses ont un parfum agréable.

smell [smells]◼◼◻(sensation)
noun
[UK: smel] [US: ˈsmel]
You smell wonderful. = Ton parfum est délicieux.

aroma [aromas]◼◼◻(a pleasant smell)
noun
[UK: ə.ˈrəʊ.mə] [US: əˈro.ʊ.mə]

parfumer verbe

perfume [perfumed, perfuming, perfumes]◼◼◼(to apply perfume to)
verb
[UK: pə.ˈfjuːm] [US: pər.ˈfjuːm]

relish [relished, relishing, relishes]((obsolete) to give a relish to; to cause to taste agreeably)
verb
[UK: ˈre.lɪʃ] [US: ˈre.lɪʃ]

parfumerie nom {f}

perfumery◼◼◼(shop selling perfumes)
noun
[UK: pə.ˈfjuː.mə.ri] [US: pə.ˈfjuː.mə.ri]
The rose is one of the first sent to be used in perfumery. = La rose est une des premières senteurs à avoir été utilisée en parfumerie.

parfumeur nom {m}

perfumer [perfumers]◼◼◼(person who makes or sells perfume)
noun
[UK: ˈpɜː.fjuː.mə(r)] [US: ˈpɝː.fjuː.mər]

parfumé adjectif

perfumed◼◼◼(scented)
adjective
[UK: pə.ˈfjuːmd] [US: pər.ˈfjuːmd]

redolent◼◻◻(fragrant or aromatic)
adjective
[UK: ˈre.də.lənt] [US: ˈre.də.lənt]

au parfum [colloquial] preposition

in the know◼◼◼(informed, aware)
preposition
[UK: ɪn ðə nəʊ] [US: ɪn ðə ˈnoʊ]

champignon parfumé nom {m}

shiitake◼◼◼(Lentinula edodes, an edible mushroom)
noun