French translation of odorous is 
odorant

Meaning of "odorous" in English

"Odorous" refers to something that emits a noticeable and often distinctive scent or smell. It can have both positive and negative connotations, depending on the nature of the odor it describes. For instance, a fragrant flower garden can be described as odorous in a pleasant way, while a stagnant swamp's scent may be considered unpleasantly odorous. The term is often used in contexts where the smell is a defining or notable characteristic of a particular space or object.

Meaning of "odorant" in French

In French, "odorant" refers to something that emits a noticeable smell or fragrance. Similar to the English term, "odorant" can describe both pleasant and unpleasant odors, depending on the context in which it is used. For example, a bouquet of flowers may be described as "odorant" when referring to its delightful scent, while a garbage dump could be labeled "odorant" in a less favorable sense. The word captures the essence of any distinct olfactory experience.

Pronunciation of "odorous" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ˈoʊ.də.rəs/

Pronunciation Variations: In some dialects, there may be slight variations in the pronunciation, particularly in the vowel sounds. However, the standard American and British pronunciations remain quite consistent.

Pronunciation of "odorant" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /ɔ.dɔ.ʁɑ̃/

Pronunciation Variations: Regional accents may slightly alter the pronunciation, such as variations in the nasal vowel sounds in different parts of France. Nevertheless, the standard French pronunciation is widely understood.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. The garden was filled with odorous roses. (Le jardin était rempli de roses odorantes.)

2. The odorous cheese filled the room with its strong scent. (Le fromage odorant remplissait la pièce de son odeur forte.)

3. An odorous breeze wafted through the open window. (Une brise odorante passait par la fenêtre ouverte.)

4. The kitchen was odorous with the smell of baked bread. (La cuisine était odorante de l’odeur du pain cuit.)

5. Odorous spices filled the market stalls. (Les épices odorantes remplissaient les étals du marché.)

6. The odorous perfume lingered in the air long after she left. (Le parfum odorant restait dans l’air longtemps après son départ.)

7. The odorous swamp was difficult to breathe near. (Le marécage odorant était difficile à respirer.)

8. He found the odorous locker room a bit overwhelming. (Il trouvait le vestiaire odorant un peu écrasant.)

9. Freshly cut grass has an odorous quality. (L’herbe fraîchement coupée a une qualité odorante.)

10. The odorous incense filled the temple with a calming scent. (L’encens odorant remplissait le temple d’une odeur apaisante.)

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

Synonyms: fragrant, aromatic, scented, perfumed, pungent, redolent, balsamic, musky, spicy, rank.

Antonyms: odorless, unscented, bland, neutral, inodorous, scentless, fresh, clean, pure.

Similar Words: smelly, whiffy, malodorous, musty, dank, savory, tangy, heady, zesty.

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

Synonyms: parfumé, aromatique, embaumant, musqué, savoureux, entêtant, âcre.

Antonyms: inodore, sans odeur, neutre, frais, pur.

Similar Words: malodorant, fétide, piquant, capiteux, bouqueté.

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