Sens ou l’odeur ?

Ulrike L.C1Kwiziq community member

Sens ou l’odeur ?

Why can’t it be “tu as l’odeur du pain” ?

Asked 9 months ago
CélineNative French expert teacher in KwiziqCorrect answer

Bonjour Ulrike,

In the context of expressing the sense of smell, you will first use "sentir"

However, you may use "avoir l'odeur de [quelque chose]" if you want to have a specific smell : 

Je veux avoir l'odeur de la vanille dans mon parfum. = I want to have the smell of vanilla in my perfume.

I hope this is helpful.

Bonne journée !

Sens ou l’odeur ?

Why can’t it be “tu as l’odeur du pain” ?

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