French translation of wafting is 
qui s’échappent

Meaning of "wafting" in English

"Wafting" describes the gentle movement of something, typically a scent or sound, being carried through the air. When referring to smells, it often evokes an image of a fragrance softly drifting in the breeze, creating an impression of lightness and movement. The term's tone is typically calm and delicate, capturing the subtlety of a sensation just barely perceived as it moves gracefully.

Meaning of "qui s’échappent" in French

The phrase "qui s’échappent" translates to "that are escaping" or "that get away," indicating something loosening or functionally slipping through. It often applies to smells, sounds, or other elements that find their way out from a particular environment, typically without resistance or with an implied ease. This expression captures a sense of movement and transition from confinement to release.

Pronunciation of "wafting" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ˈwæf.tɪŋ/

In American English, "wafting" might be pronounced with a softer "a," resulting in a slightly different auditory perception from British English, where it might sound more clipped.

Pronunciation of "qui s’échappent" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /ki seʃap/

There can be minor variations based on regional accents, such as those found in Quebecois French or Southern French, where the vowels might be more nasally emphasized or distinctly articulated.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. The aroma of fresh bread was wafting through the kitchen.
   (L'arôme du pain frais s'échappait de la cuisine.)

2. Sounds of laughter were wafting from the garden.
   (Des éclats de rire s'échappaient du jardin.)

3. A soft melody was wafting over the hills.
   (Une douce mélodie s'échappait par-dessus les collines.)

4. The scent of roses was wafting in the evening air.
   (Le parfum des roses s'échappait dans l'air du soir.)

5. Warm air was wafting up from the valley.
   (L'air chaud s'échappait de la vallée.)

6. The perfume was gently wafting out of the bottle.
   (Le parfum s'échappait doucement du flacon.)

7. Incense smoke was wafting around the room.
   (La fumée d'encens s'échappait dans la pièce.)

8. The music was wafting through the open window.
   (La musique s'échappait par la fenêtre ouverte.)

9. Hints of lavender were wafting in the breeze.
   (Des effluves de lavande s'échappaient dans la brise.)

10. The smell of pancakes was wafting through the air.
    (L'odeur des crêpes s'échappait dans l'air.)

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

Synonyms: floating, drifting, gliding, sailing, blowing, trailing, swirling, fluttering, fanning, rising.

Antonyms: sinking, dropping, descending, plunging, falling.

Similar Words: carrying, blowing, breezing, hovering, surfacing.

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "qui s’échappent" in French

Synonyms: filtraient, sortaient, fuyaient, s'évaporaient, se dispersaient, se répandaient.

Antonyms: retenus, confis, capturés.

Similar Words: s'évadent, s'écoulent, s'exfiltrent, se volatilisaient.

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