How do you say "Smells very nice" in French?

"Smells very nice" in French is "Sent très bon". This phrase is commonly used in France.

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How to Say ‘Smells very nice’ in French

Q: What does "Sent très bon" mean in English?

"Sent très bon" means "Smells very nice" in English. Usage tip: With smells, French often uses [sent bon] literally "smells good." [Très bon] here describes the smell, not taste, so you can also say [ça sent bon] about flowers, soap, or bread.

Sent très bon

sahn treh bohn

[sahn treh bohn]

💬 Usage Tip: With smells, French often uses [sent bon] literally "smells good." [Très bon] here describes the smell, not taste, so you can also say [ça sent bon] about flowers, soap, or bread.

Phrase Breakdown

Sent

[sahn]

smells

Form of the verb "sentir" meaning "smells" or "is smelling".

Example

La fleur sent bon le matin.

The flower smells good in the morning.

très

[treh]

very

An adverb used to strengthen an adjective or another adverb.

Example

Ce parfum est très agréable.

This perfume is very pleasant.

bon

[bohn]

good

An adjective meaning "good"; in "sent bon," it means "smells good."

Example

Le pain est bon aujourd'hui.

The bread is good today.

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