French translation of odoriferous is 
odoriférant

Meaning of "odoriferous" in English

The term "odoriferous" is an adjective used to describe something that emits a distinctive smell or fragrance. It can refer to both pleasant and unpleasant odors, although it often carries a somewhat humorous or elaborate tone when used in everyday language. The word is applicable in various contexts, including descriptions of plants, flowers, and other objects that naturally produce a scent. Its use can add a layer of formality or descriptiveness to writing, particularly in literary or botanical contexts.

Meaning of "odoriférant" in French

In French, "odoriférant" is used as an adjective to describe something that gives off a smell or odor, similar to the English term "odoriferous." It might be used more frequently in formal or scientific contexts to talk about substances, objects, or phenomena that produce a noticeable aroma. This term can pertain to either agreeable scents or less favorable smells, much like its English counterpart, providing a vivid depiction when discussing aromatic qualities or properties in various contexts, such as botany or chemistry.

Pronunciation of "odoriferous" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ˌoʊ.dəˈrɪf.ər.əs/

Pronunciation Variations: In American English, the pronunciation generally remains consistent. However, there may be slight variations in stress or intonation depending on regional accents, such as in British or Australian English, where the emphasis might slightly alter the vowel sounds.

Pronunciation of "odoriférant" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /ɔ.dɔ.ʁi.fe.ʁɑ̃/

Pronunciation Variations: The pronunciation of "odoriférant" across French dialects is relatively stable, though there may be subtle variations in the rounding of vowels or the intensity of the nasal sound common in French, particularly when comparing metropolitan French to regional accents.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. The garden was filled with odoriferous flowers. (Le jardin était rempli de fleurs odoriférantes.)
2. Her perfume is particularly odoriferous today. (Son parfum est particulièrement odoriférant aujourd’hui.)
3. The kitchen had an odoriferous aroma of spices. (La cuisine avait un arôme odoriférant d’épices.)
4. The forest’s odoriferous pines greeted the hikers. (Les pins odoriférants de la forêt saluaient les randonneurs.)
5. The odoriferous cheese filled the room with its strong scent. (Le fromage odoriférant a rempli la salle de son odeur forte.)
6. The waste bin became quite odoriferous in the heat. (La poubelle est devenue assez odoriférante sous la chaleur.)
7. She remarked on the odoriferous bouquet of the wine. (Elle a remarqué le bouquet odoriférant du vin.)
8. The odoriferous scent of incense lingered in the air. (L’odeur odoriférante de l’encens flottait dans l’air.)
9. The odoriferous herbs were used in the healing potion. (Les herbes odoriférantes étaient utilisées dans la potion de guérison.)
10. They avoided the odoriferous alley on their walk. (Ils ont évité la ruelle odoriférante lors de leur promenade.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "odoriferous" in English

Synonyms: fragrant, aromatic, scented, perfumed, redolent, malodorous, musky, pungent, spicy, stink.

Antonyms: odorless, scentless, unscented, inodorous, neutral.

Similar Words: odorous, aromatic, fragrant, perfumed, musky.

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "odoriférant" in French

Synonyms: parfumé, odorant, aromatique, musqué, embaumé, épicé, fleuri, malodorant, puant, fragrante.

Antonyms: inodore, insipide, neutre, sans odeur.

Similar Words: parfumé, odorant, aromatique, embaumé, musqué.

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