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A2 noun #6,500 सबसे आम 12 मिनट पढ़ने का समय

parfumer

शीर्ष 6,500

इसका अभ्यास करें उदाहरण नोट्स और सुझाव parfumer 30 सेकंड में

व्याख्या parfumer in your Level:

At the A1 level, you should learn 'parfumer' as a regular '-er' verb meaning to add a nice smell. You might use it in very simple sentences about yourself or your home. For example, 'Je parfume ma chambre' (I scent my room). It is helpful to know that 'un parfum' is the noun (a perfume). At this stage, focus on the basic conjugation: 'je parfume', 'tu parfumes', 'il parfume'. You can also learn 'se parfumer' as part of your morning routine vocabulary, like 'Je me parfume avant de sortir' (I put on perfume before going out). Don't worry about complex culinary uses yet; just think of it as making things smell good with flowers or sprays. It's a positive word that helps you describe your environment and personal care in a simple way.

पूरी व्याख्या पढ़ने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें

At the A2 level, you expand your use of 'parfumer' to include cooking and more specific descriptions. You should understand that it can mean to 'flavor' something, especially desserts. You will often see it in recipes: 'Parfumez la pâte avec de la vanille' (Flavor the dough with vanilla). You should also be comfortable with the past participle 'parfumé' used as an adjective, making sure it matches the noun (e.g., 'du thé parfumé', 'une bougie parfumée'). You start to use prepositions like 'avec' (with) and 'à' (at/with). This is also the level where you distinguish 'parfumer' from 'sentir' (to smell). Remember: 'parfumer' is an action you do to something, while 'sentir' is what the nose does or what the object does naturally.

At the B1 level, you use 'parfumer' to add detail and atmosphere to your storytelling. You can describe how nature 'parfumes' the air: 'Les pins parfumaient la forêt' (The pines were scenting the forest). You begin to appreciate the nuance between 'parfumer' and 'aromatiser' (to flavor/aromatize), using 'parfumer' for more natural or delicate scents. You can also use it in the passive voice to set a scene: 'L'air était parfumé d'une odeur de jasmin'. Your understanding of the reflexive 'se parfumer' becomes more nuanced, perhaps discussing personal preferences or cultural habits in France. You should be able to follow more complex instructions in a French kitchen where 'parfumer' is used to describe the subtle infusion of aromatics into sauces or creams.

पूरी व्याख्या पढ़ने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें

At the B2 level, you use 'parfumer' with greater precision and in more abstract ways. You might use it metaphorically in a discussion about literature or film, where a certain theme 'parfumes' (permeates) the entire work. You understand the technicalities of the perfume industry (la parfumerie) and can discuss the process of how scents are created. You are also aware of more literary synonyms like 'embaumer' and can choose the right word to convey the intensity of a scent. In culinary contexts, you understand the difference between 'parfumer', 'infuser', and 'assaisonner' perfectly. You can write descriptive essays where 'parfumer' helps create a rich sensory 'ambiance'. Your grammar is flawless, including complex tenses and agreements with preceding direct objects.

पूरी व्याख्या पढ़ने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें

At the C1 level, 'parfumer' is part of a sophisticated vocabulary used to describe sensory aesthetics and cultural nuances. You can engage in deep conversations about the history of French fragrance or the chemistry of 'parfumage' in food science. You use the word in varied registers, from formal technical descriptions to highly poetic prose. You might explore the word's etymology (from 'per fumum' - through smoke) and use that knowledge to explain its historical context. You are sensitive to the subtle connotations that 'parfumer' carries—elegance, intentionality, and refinement. You can critique a piece of writing for its use of olfactory imagery, noting how the verb 'parfumer' contributes to the overall tone and 'atmosphère' of the text.

पूरी व्याख्या पढ़ने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें

At the C2 level, you have a complete mastery of 'parfumer' and its entire word family. You can use it with effortless precision in any context, including professional perfumery, high-level gastronomy, or academic literary analysis. You might use the word to describe the 'parfumage' of a historical period or the way a particular philosophy 'parfumes' a culture's worldview. You can play with the word in creative writing, using it in unconventional but evocative ways. Your understanding includes all archaic, regional, or highly specialized uses. You can translate complex English texts involving scent and flavor into French, choosing 'parfumer' or its synonyms with the exactitude of a native stylist. The word is no longer just a vocabulary item but a tool for nuanced expression of the human experience.

पूरी व्याख्या पढ़ने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें

इसका अभ्यास करें उदाहरण नोट्स और सुझाव

parfumer 30 सेकंड में

Parfumer is a regular French verb meaning to scent or flavor something pleasant.
It is used for personal grooming (putting on perfume), home ambiance, and cooking.
The reflexive form 'se parfumer' is essential for describing daily beauty routines.
In culinary contexts, it implies a subtle, aromatic infusion rather than heavy seasoning.

The French verb parfumer is a multifaceted term that bridges the gap between the sensory worlds of smell and taste. At its core, it refers to the intentional act of imbuing an object, a space, or a substance with a specific, usually pleasant, aroma or flavor. While English speakers might immediately think of 'perfuming' one's body, in French, the word is equally at home in the kitchen as it is in the dressing room. When you parfumez a room, you are adding a scent to the air; when you parfumez a cake, you are adding a delicate flavoring like vanilla or orange blossom water. This dual utility makes it a vital word for CEFR A2 learners to master, as it appears in recipes, beauty routines, and descriptions of atmosphere.

Cosmetic Context: In the world of beauty, the reflexive form se parfumer is used to describe the act of putting on perfume. It is a daily ritual for many in France, where the art of fragrance is deeply culturally ingrained.

Elle aime parfumer son courrier avec une goutte d'essence de rose avant de l'envoyer.

Beyond the personal, parfumer is used extensively in French gastronomy. It does not just mean to make food smell good, but to infuse it with a subtle aromatic quality. Unlike 'aromatiser', which can imply a stronger or more artificial addition of flavor, parfumer suggests a delicate touch, often using natural ingredients like herbs, spices, or flower waters. For instance, a chef might parfumer une crème anglaise with a vanilla pod. This nuance is essential for understanding French culinary texts where the sensory experience of the dish is as important as the nutritional content.

Atmospheric Context: Used to describe the environment, such as scenting a room with candles, incense, or flowers. It conveys a sense of creating a pleasant ambiance.

Les fleurs de jasmin viennent parfumer toute la terrasse pendant les soirées d'été.

In literature and descriptive writing, parfumer is often employed metaphorically to describe how an emotion or a memory can 'scent' an experience. It is a word that evokes the senses and brings a touch of elegance to the sentence. Whether you are talking about a laundry detergent that 'parfumes' the clothes or a breeze that 'parfumes' the valley with pine, the word always carries a positive, aesthetic connotation. It is rarely used for unpleasant smells, for which the French would use verbs like 'empester' or 'puer'. Understanding parfumer is therefore a step toward appreciating the French emphasis on 'le plaisir des sens' (the pleasure of the senses).

Textile Context: Commonly used in the context of household chores, like using lavender sachets to scent linens in a wardrobe.

Il est traditionnel de parfumer le linge de maison avec des fleurs séchées.

Le boulanger va parfumer ses brioches avec un peu de fleur d'oranger.

On peut parfumer l'eau du bain avec des huiles essentielles pour se détendre.

Using parfumer correctly requires understanding its grammatical structures and the prepositions that typically follow it. As a transitive verb, it usually takes a direct object—the thing being scented—often followed by a prepositional phrase indicating the source of the scent. The most common prepositions used with parfumer are avec (with) and à (at/with/to). For example, 'parfumer un gâteau avec de la vanille' or 'un gâteau parfumé à la vanille'. The choice often depends on whether you are describing the action or the resulting state of the object.

Direct Object Construction: Subject + Parfumer + Direct Object + (avec/à + Scent). Example: 'Je parfume la chambre avec des bougies.'

Tu devrais parfumer la sauce avec un peu de basilic frais avant de servir.

The reflexive form, se parfumer, is extremely common in daily French. It literally means 'to perfume oneself'. It is used when someone applies perfume, cologne, or any scented spray to their body. In this context, it doesn't usually require a direct object because the 'self' (se) is the object. If you want to specify what scent you are using, you would add avec. For example: 'Elle se parfume avec un parfum de luxe'. This reflexive usage is a key part of personal care vocabulary and is often taught alongside other daily routine verbs like se laver or s'habiller.

Passive and Adjectival Use: The past participle parfumé is frequently used to describe products. 'Un savon parfumé' (a scented soap).

Nous avons acheté des bougies pour parfumer le salon pour les invités.

In more formal or literary contexts, you might see parfumer used in the passive voice or with more abstract subjects. 'L'air était parfumé par les pins' (The air was scented by the pines). Here, the verb helps create a vivid sensory image. When using it in the imperative mood, such as in a recipe, it often appears as 'Parfumez la préparation avec...' (Flavor the preparation with...). This instruction is standard in French cookbooks. It is also important to note that while parfumer can mean to flavor, it is usually reserved for ingredients that have a strong aromatic component, like zest, spices, or floral essences, rather than basic seasonings like salt or pepper.

The Imperative Mood: Used for giving instructions. 'Parfumez votre intérieur' (Scent your home).

N'oubliez pas de vous parfumer légèrement avant d'aller au rendez-vous.

Le vent du sud vient parfumer la ville avec les senteurs de la mer.

Elle a décidé de parfumer son thé avec quelques boutons de rose séchés.

In everyday French life, you will encounter the word parfumer in several distinct environments. Perhaps the most frequent is in the world of retail and cosmetics. When walking through a French department store like Galeries Lafayette, or a specialized boutique like Sephora or Marionnaud, you will hear sales assistants asking customers if they would like to try a scent or if they se parfument regularly. The word is central to the multi-billion euro French perfume industry, centered in Grasse, where the technical process of 'parfumer' products is both a science and an art form.

In the Kitchen (La Cuisine): Commonly heard on cooking shows (like 'Le Meilleur Pâtissier') or read in recipe blogs when adding aromatic elements to desserts or sauces.

Pour cette recette, il faut parfumer le lait avec une gousse de vanille fendue.

Another common setting is the home. French culture places a high value on 'l'art de vivre' (the art of living), which includes creating a pleasant olfactory environment. You will see parfumer on the packaging of room sprays, scented candles (bougies parfumées), and laundry products. On a Saturday morning, you might hear a neighbor talking about how they parfument their house before guests arrive. In this context, the word implies hospitality and care. It’s about more than just masking odors; it’s about curating a specific mood or atmosphere through scent.

In the Media: Advertisements for detergents, soaps, and luxury fragrances frequently use the verb to describe the lasting power of their scents.

Ce nouvel adoucissant promet de parfumer vos vêtements pendant plusieurs semaines.

Finally, you will hear it in nature-related conversations. During a walk in the French countryside, especially in Provence during lavender season, people will remark on how the fields parfument the air for miles. This usage is poetic but very common in daily speech when describing the beauty of the outdoors. It highlights the French connection to the land and its natural produce. Whether it's the smell of fresh bread from a 'boulangerie' or the scent of pines in the 'Landes' forest, the act of 'parfumer' is seen as one of nature's or man's most gracious contributions to the environment.

Beauty Salons: Estheticians might use the word when explaining the steps of a treatment that involves aromatic oils.

Après le soin, nous allons parfumer votre peau avec une brume légère.

Les jardins de Versailles sont conçus pour parfumer les promenades du Roi.

On utilise souvent le thym pour parfumer les viandes grillées au barbecue.

One of the most frequent mistakes English speakers make with parfumer is confusing it with the verb sentir. While sentir means 'to smell' (either to emit a smell or to perceive one), parfumer is an active verb meaning 'to add a scent to something'. You wouldn't say 'Je parfume bon' to mean 'I smell good'; you would say 'Je sens bon'. You use parfumer when you are the agent adding the scent, such as 'Je me parfume' (I am putting perfume on myself). Understanding this distinction between active addition and passive emission/perception is crucial.

Parfumer vs. Sentir: Parfumer: To add scent. Sentir: To perceive or emit a scent. Don't mix them up!

Faux: Cette fleur parfume très fort. (Correct: Cette fleur sent très fort / embaume l'air.)

Another common error is related to the culinary use of the word. Many learners use épicer (to spice) or assaisonner (to season) when they actually mean parfumer. If you are adding a delicate aroma like rose water or vanilla, parfumer is the correct choice. Épicer implies adding heat or strong spices (like chili or cumin), while assaisonner usually refers to the basic salt and pepper balance. Using 'parfumer' for a curry would sound strange to a native speaker, just as using 'épicer' for a delicate panna cotta would be misleading.

Preposition Pitfalls: Confusing 'à' and 'avec'. Use 'à' for flavors (glace à la vanille) and 'avec' for the action of adding (parfumer avec de la vanille).

Attention: On dit 'un gâteau parfumé au citron', pas 'un gâteau parfumé de citron'.

Lastly, learners often forget the reflexive 'se' when talking about their own routine. In English, we say 'I'm perfuming myself' or just 'I'm putting on perfume'. In French, 'Je parfume' without an object sounds incomplete—the listener is waiting to hear *what* you are scenting. If it's you, you must say 'Je me parfume'. Similarly, watch out for the agreement of the past participle when used as an adjective. A 'bougie' is feminine, so it must be 'parfumée' with an extra 'e'. These small grammatical details are what distinguish an A2 learner from a more advanced speaker.

Reflexive Omission: Don't forget the 'se' in 'se parfumer' when referring to your own action of applying scent.

Il a oublié de se parfumer avant son rendez-vous galant.

Ne pas parfumer excessivement les plats délicats pour ne pas masquer le goût original.

On ne peut pas parfumer une pièce simplement en ouvrant la fenêtre.

While parfumer is a versatile word, French offers several synonyms and related terms that can provide more precision depending on the context. Understanding these alternatives helps you avoid repetition and express nuances in scent and flavor. For example, aromatiser is often used in industrial or technical culinary contexts, while embaumer is a more powerful, poetic verb used when a scent fills an entire space completely and pleasantly.

Parfumer vs. Aromatiser: Parfumer: Suggests a delicate, aesthetic addition of scent or flavor.
Aromatiser: More clinical or industrial, often used for adding flavorings to processed foods or medicines.

On va aromatiser ce sirop avec un arôme artificiel de fraise.

If you want to describe a scent that is so strong it seems to 'embalm' the air, the verb embaumer is perfect. It is frequently used for the smell of flowers in a garden or a roast in the oven. Another interesting alternative is fleurer, which is somewhat old-fashioned or literary and means 'to smell of' something specific, often used in the expression 'fleurer bon'. For instance, 'Cela fleure bon le printemps' (This smells like spring). These words allow for a richer description of sensory experiences than the simple 'sentir'.

Parfumer vs. Embaumer: Parfumer: The act of adding scent.
Embaumer: The effect of a scent filling the air (passive or active).

L'odeur du pain chaud vient embaumer toute la rue dès l'aube.

In a professional culinary setting, you might also hear infuser. While parfumer is the general goal, infuser describes the specific technique of letting an ingredient sit in a hot liquid to extract its flavor. For example, 'infuser de la menthe dans du thé'. If the goal is to add a smoky flavor, the word would be fumer. For adding a alcoholic note, one might use alcoliser or flamber. Choosing the right word demonstrates a deeper understanding of French culture's precision when it comes to the senses.

Summary of Alternatives

Aromatiser: Technical/Industrial flavoring.
Embaumer: To fill the air with a wonderful scent.
Fleurer: To give off a specific (often natural) scent.
Infuser: To extract flavor by soaking.

La cuisine commence à fleurer bon le chocolat et les noisettes.

Il faut infuser les herbes pour bien parfumer le bouillon.

Le savon de Marseille est souvent utilisé pour parfumer délicatement les armoires.

How Formal Is It?

रोचक तथ्य

The word originally referred to the smoke from sacrifices and religious offerings. It wasn't until the Renaissance that it became primarily associated with personal liquid fragrances.

उच्चारण मार्गदर्शिका

UK /paʁ.fy.me/

US /par.fju.meɪ/

The stress is equal on both syllables, with a slight lift on the final 'er' sound.

तुकबंदी

aimer manger chanter danser parler aller donner jouer

आम गलतियाँ

Pronouncing the 'r' at the end (the 'er' should sound like 'é').
Using the English 'u' sound (like 'you') instead of the French 'u'.
Pronouncing the 'f' too harshly.
Forgetting the nasal quality of the 'ar' if not careful (though 'ar' is not a nasal vowel, it should be crisp).
Stressing the first syllable too much.

कठिनाई स्तर

पठन 2/5

Easy to recognize due to the English word 'perfume'.

लिखना 3/5

Requires knowledge of -er verb endings and preposition use (à/avec).

बोलना 3/5

The French 'u' sound can be tricky for English speakers.

श्रवण 2/5

Clear pronunciation, usually easy to distinguish in context.

आगे क्या सीखें

पूर्वापेक्षाएँ

parfum odeur sentir fleur manger

आगे सीखें

aromatiser embaumer fragrance essence vaporiser

उन्नत

olfactif sillage effluve musqué ambré

ज़रूरी व्याकरण

Regular -er verbs

Je parfume, nous parfumons.

Reflexive verbs

Je me parfume (I perfume myself).

Adjective agreement

Une bougie parfumée (feminine singular).

Preposition 'à' for flavor

Un yaourt parfumé à la fraise.

Preposition 'avec' for tool/ingredient

Parfumer avec une gousse de vanille.

पूरी व्याख्या पढ़ने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें

स्तर के अनुसार उदाहरण

Je parfume ma chambre avec des fleurs.

I scent my room with flowers.

Present tense of a regular -er verb.

Elle se parfume tous les matins.

She puts on perfume every morning.

Reflexive verb 'se parfumer'.

Nous parfumons le salon.

We are scenting the living room.

First person plural present tense.

Tu parfumes ton gâteau ?

Are you flavoring your cake?

Question using the second person singular.

Le savon parfume mes mains.

The soap scents my hands.

Third person singular subject 'le savon'.

Ils se parfument avant la fête.

They put on perfume before the party.

Third person plural reflexive.

Vous parfumez le linge avec de la lavande.

You (plural) scent the laundry with lavender.

Second person plural with 'avec'.

J'aime parfumer l'eau du bain.

I like to scent the bath water.

Infinitive after the verb 'aimer'.

Il faut parfumer la crème avec de la vanille.

One must flavor the cream with vanilla.

Infinitive after 'il faut'.

J'ai acheté une bougie parfumée à la rose.

I bought a rose-scented candle.

Adjective agreement (bougie is feminine).

Ma mère va parfumer sa sauce au basilic.

My mother is going to flavor her sauce with basil.

Near future with 'aller' + infinitive.

Le boulanger parfume son pain à l'anis.

The baker flavors his bread with anise.

Usage of 'à' to indicate flavor.

Nous avons parfumé la maison pour Noël.

We scented the house for Christmas.

Passé composé with 'avoir'.

Elle préfère parfumer son thé avec du miel.

She prefers to flavor her tea with honey.

Infinitive after 'préférer'.

Ce produit sert à parfumer le sol.

This product is used to scent the floor.

Expression 'servir à' + infinitive.

Tu ne devrais pas trop te parfumer.

You shouldn't put on too much perfume.

Reflexive infinitive in a negative advice sentence.

Le vent parfume l'air avec l'odeur des pins.

The wind scents the air with the smell of pines.

Descriptive present tense.

On peut parfumer le riz en ajoutant de la cardamome.

One can flavor the rice by adding cardamom.

Gerund 'en ajoutant' used to show method.

Elle a toujours aimé se parfumer avec des essences naturelles.

She has always liked to perfume herself with natural essences.

Passé composé with 'aimer' + reflexive infinitive.

Les jardins de l'Alhambra parfument toute la ville de Grenade.

The gardens of the Alhambra scent the whole city of Granada.

Literary/Geographic context.

Il est important de ne pas trop parfumer les plats délicats.

It is important not to over-flavor delicate dishes.

Impersonal construction 'Il est important de'.

Voulez-vous que je parfume votre café avec de la cannelle ?

Do you want me to flavor your coffee with cinnamon?

Subjunctive mood after 'vouloir que'.

La lavande est utilisée pour parfumer les armoires depuis des siècles.

Lavender has been used to scent wardrobes for centuries.

Passive voice 'est utilisée pour'.

En été, les fleurs de tilleul viennent parfumer nos soirées.

In summer, linden flowers come to scent our evenings.

Verb 'venir' used to show an approaching state.

Le chef a décidé de parfumer son bouillon avec des écorces de yuzu.

The chef decided to flavor his broth with yuzu peels.

Past infinitive structure.

Cette huile essentielle permet de parfumer durablement votre intérieur.

This essential oil allows you to scent your home for a long time.

Adverb 'durablement' modifying the infinitive.

Il s'agit de parfumer la pâte sans en altérer la texture.

The goal is to flavor the dough without altering its texture.

Structure 'Il s'agit de' + infinitive.

Les souvenirs d'enfance viennent souvent parfumer notre présent.

Childhood memories often scent (permeate) our present.

Metaphorical usage.

Elle a appris l'art de se parfumer avec subtilité et élégance.

She learned the art of perfuming herself with subtlety and elegance.

Noun phrase 'l'art de se parfumer'.

On peut parfumer les bougies avec des fragrances synthétiques ou naturelles.

Candles can be scented with synthetic or natural fragrances.

Modal verb 'pouvoir' + infinitive.

L'encens est brûlé pour parfumer les temples lors des cérémonies.

Incense is burned to scent the temples during ceremonies.

Passive construction with 'pour'.

Sa poésie est parfumée d'un profond sentiment de mélancolie.

His poetry is scented (imbued) with a deep sense of melancholy.

Passive voice used metaphorically.

Le parfumeur cherche à parfumer le cuir sans masquer son odeur brute.

The perfumer seeks to scent the leather without masking its raw smell.

Technical industry context.

Il est délicat de parfumer un vin sans en détruire le bouquet naturel.

It is delicate to flavor a wine without destroying its natural bouquet.

Impersonal 'Il est' + adjective + 'de'.

L'écrivain utilise des adjectifs olfactifs pour parfumer son récit.

The writer uses olfactory adjectives to scent (enrich) his narrative.

Literary analysis context.

On a tenté de parfumer l'espace public pour réduire le stress urbain.

Attempts were made to scent public spaces to reduce urban stress.

Sociological/Urban planning context.

Elle possède ce don de parfumer chaque pièce par sa simple présence.

She has this gift of scenting (brightening) every room by her mere presence.

Abstract metaphorical usage.

Le procédé consiste à parfumer la base neutre avec des huiles de Grasse.

The process consists of scenting the neutral base with oils from Grasse.

Technical 'consiste à' + infinitive.

Il ne suffit pas de se parfumer, encore faut-il choisir la bonne fragrance.

It is not enough to put on perfume; one must also choose the right fragrance.

Complex construction 'encore faut-il'.

La brise nocturne venait parfumer la chambre de senteurs exotiques.

The night breeze would come to scent the room with exotic scents.

Imperfect tense for description.

L'esthétique de l'époque venait parfumer jusqu'aux moindres détails de l'architecture.

The aesthetics of the era scented (influenced) even the smallest details of the architecture.

Highly metaphorical/Historical context.

Il excelle dans l'art de parfumer ses propos d'une ironie mordante.

He excels in the art of scenting (flavoring) his remarks with biting irony.

Metaphorical usage for speech.

Le défi résidait dans la capacité à parfumer le polymère sans en altérer la structure moléculaire.

The challenge lay in the ability to scent the polymer without altering its molecular structure.

Scientific/Technical context.

On pourrait dire que son œuvre est parfumée par l'influence du surréalisme.

One could say that his work is scented (permeated) by the influence of surrealism.

Conditional mood for hypothesis.

Le jardinier a su parfumer chaque recoin du parc en jouant sur les floraisons successives.

The gardener knew how to scent every corner of the park by playing on successive blooms.

Past participle 'su' + infinitive.

La subtilité avec laquelle elle sait se parfumer témoigne d'une grande culture olfactive.

The subtlety with which she knows how to perfume herself bears witness to a great olfactory culture.

Relative clause 'avec laquelle'.

Il s'efforce de parfumer son existence de petits plaisirs quotidiens.

He strives to scent (enrich) his existence with small daily pleasures.

Reflexive 's'efforcer de' + metaphorical infinitive.

L'air de la montagne, pur et vif, semblait parfumer les poumons des randonneurs.

The mountain air, pure and sharp, seemed to scent (refresh) the hikers' lungs.

Descriptive literary sentence.

सामान्य शब्द संयोजन

parfumer à la vanille

se parfumer le cou

parfumer l'air

parfumer le linge

parfumer délicatement

parfumer avec soin

savon parfumé

bougie parfumée

riz parfumé

thé parfumé

सामान्य वाक्यांश

se parfumer les cheveux

— To apply scent to one's hair.

Elle aime se parfumer les cheveux avec une brume.

parfumer une pièce

— To make a room smell good.

Il utilise un spray pour parfumer la pièce.

parfumer à outrance

— To put on too much perfume/scent.

Il ne faut pas se parfumer à outrance pour un entretien.

parfumer le bain

— To add scent to bath water.

On peut parfumer le bain avec des sels.

parfumer la sauce

— To add aroma to a sauce.

Parfumer la sauce avec un zeste d'orange.

parfumer le gâteau

— To flavor a cake.

Elle va parfumer le gâteau au chocolat avec du café.

parfumer son intérieur

— To scent one's home.

Comment parfumer son intérieur naturellement ?

se parfumer légèrement

— To apply perfume sparingly.

Il est préférable de se parfumer légèrement.

parfumer un cocktail

— To add aromatic notes to a drink.

Parfumer le cocktail avec un brin de romarin.

parfumer le tabac

— To add flavor to tobacco.

Certains aiment parfumer leur tabac à la cerise.

अक्सर इससे भ्रम होता है

parfumer vs sentir

Sentir is to smell (perceive/emit), parfumer is to add scent.

parfumer vs aromatiser

Aromatiser is more technical/industrial flavoring.

parfumer vs fumer

Fumer means to smoke (cigarettes or food), not to scent with perfume.

मुहावरे और अभिव्यक्तियाँ

"parfumer le chemin"

— To make a path or journey pleasant (metaphorical).

Ses bonnes actions viennent parfumer son chemin.

poetic

"être parfumé de succès"

— To be surrounded by the 'scent' of success.

Son projet est déjà parfumé de succès.

metaphorical

"parfumer la vérité"

— To embellish or 'sweeten' the truth (rare).

Il essaie de parfumer la vérité pour ne pas blesser.

literary

"sentir le sapin"

— To be near death or failure (related to 'sentir', but often confused).

Pour cette entreprise, ça sent le sapin.

idiomatic

"mettre son grain de sel"

— To meddle (contrast to flavoring/parfumer).

Il doit toujours mettre son grain de sel.

common

"à toutes les sauces"

— In every possible way (often used with flavoring/cooking verbs).

Il utilise ce mot à toutes les sauces.

common

"avoir du nez"

— To have a good intuition (related to scent).

Il a eu du nez en investissant ici.

common

"mener par le bout du nez"

— To lead someone by the nose.

Elle le mène par le bout du nez.

common

"puer au nez"

— To be obvious or suspicious (antonym context).

Cette affaire lui pue au nez.

informal

"fleurer bon le..."

— To have the unmistakable air of...

Cela fleure bon la victoire.

literary

आसानी से भ्रमित होने वाले

parfumer vs Parfumeur

Noun vs Verb.

Parfumeur is the person who makes perfume; parfumer is the action.

Le parfumeur va parfumer le savon.

parfumer vs Parfum

Noun vs Verb.

Parfum is the scent itself; parfumer is the act of adding it.

Ce parfum sert à parfumer la pièce.

parfumer vs Aromate

Related to flavoring.

Aromate is the herb/spice used; parfumer is the action of using it.

On utilise cet aromate pour parfumer la soupe.

parfumer vs Sentir

Both relate to smell.

Sentir is passive or perception; parfumer is active addition.

La fleur sent bon, elle parfume le salon.

parfumer vs Embaumer

Similar meaning.

Embaumer is more intense and often refers to the air being filled with scent.

Le ragoût embaume toute la maison.

वाक्य संरचनाएँ

Je parfume [objet].

Je parfume ma chambre.

Je me parfume.

Je me parfume le matin.

C'est parfumé à [la saveur].

C'est parfumé à la vanille.

Il faut parfumer avec [ingrédient].

Il faut parfumer avec du basilic.

[Sujet] vient parfumer [lieu].

Le jasmin vient parfumer le balcon.

On peut parfumer en [gérondif].

On peut parfumer en ajoutant du miel.

L'air est parfumé de [nom].

L'air est parfumé de lavande.

L'art de parfumer [quelque chose].

L'art de parfumer le cuir est ancien.

शब्द परिवार

संज्ञा

parfum (m) - perfume/scent

parfumerie (f) - perfume shop/industry

parfumeur (m) / parfumeuse (f) - perfumer

parfumage (m) - the act of scenting

क्रिया

parfumer - to scent/flavor

se parfumer - to perfume oneself

विशेषण

parfumé(e) - scented/flavored

इसे कैसे इस्तेमाल करें

frequency

High in culinary, cosmetic, and descriptive contexts.

सामान्य गलतियाँ

Je parfume bon. → Je sens bon.
'Parfumer' is an action you do, 'sentir' is the state of smelling.
Un gâteau parfumé de vanille. → Un gâteau parfumé à la vanille.
Use 'à' for flavors.
Elle parfume son cou. → Elle se parfume le cou.
Don't forget the reflexive 'se' for personal actions.
La chambre parfume la lavande. → La chambre sent la lavande.
The room doesn't 'parfume' (active), it 'sent' (passive/state).
Parfumer des épices. → Épicer un plat.
'Parfumer' is for scents/aromas; 'épicer' is for spices.

सुझाव

Agreement

Remember that the past participle 'parfumé' must agree with the noun it modifies when used as an adjective (e.g., une bougie parfumée).

Culinary Nuance

Use 'parfumer' for delicate additions like vanilla or rose, and 'épicer' for stronger ones like pepper or chili.

The French U

Practice the 'u' sound in 'parfumer' by making an 'ee' sound with your tongue and an 'oo' sound with your lips.

Grasse

If you are interested in this word, look up the history of Grasse, the perfume capital of the world.

Reflexive

Always use 'se parfumer' when talking about your own perfume routine.

Sensory Detail

Use 'parfumer' in your creative writing to evoke a stronger sense of place and atmosphere.

Context Clues

If you hear 'parfumé' in a restaurant, it's about flavor. In a boutique, it's about scent.

Per Fumum

Remember the Latin root 'through smoke' to help you connect the word to its origins.

Parfumer vs Sentir

Think: I 'parfume' (action) the room so that it 'sent' (state) good.

Subtlety

In French, 'parfumer' often implies a subtle touch. Use it when you want to sound sophisticated.

याद करें

स्मृति सहायक

Think of 'PAR' (through) and 'FUMER' (to smoke). You are sending a scent 'through the air' like smoke.

दृश्य संबंध

Imagine a chef delicately zesting a lemon over a cake, or a woman spraying a mist of perfume into the air and walking through it.

Word Web

Scent Flavor Perfume Vanilla Lavender Cook Spray Aroma

चैलेंज

Try to name three things in your house you could 'parfumer' and what scent you would use for each.

शब्द की उत्पत्ति

Derived from the Latin 'per fumum', meaning 'through smoke'. This refers to the ancient practice of burning incense and aromatic woods to create scents.

मूल अर्थ: To create a scent through the use of smoke/incense.

Romance (Latin origin).

सांस्कृतिक संदर्भ

Be careful not to 'se parfumer' too heavily in professional settings, as it can be considered impolite, even in France.

English speakers often use 'flavor' for food and 'scent' for objects. French uses 'parfumer' for both, which can be confusing at first.

'Le Parfum' by Patrick Süskind (though originally German, it is set in France and central to French literary culture). Chanel No. 5 - the most famous example of the 'parfumeur's' art. Grasse - the French city famous for its flower fields and perfume factories.

असल ज़िंदगी में अभ्यास करें

वास्तविक संदर्भ

In a bakery

Est-ce que c'est parfumé à la vanille ?
Je parfume mes croissants.
Une brioche parfumée.
Quel arôme pour parfumer ?

At a perfume shop

Je voudrais me parfumer.
Comment se parfumer ?
Un échantillon pour parfumer.
Cette brume peut parfumer.

Doing laundry

Parfumer le linge.
Un sachet pour parfumer.
Lessive parfumée.
Parfumer avec de la lavande.

In a garden

Les fleurs parfument l'air.
Le jasmin va parfumer.
Une odeur qui parfume.
Parfumer la terrasse.

Making cocktails

Parfumer le verre.
Un zeste pour parfumer.
Parfumer au gin.
Liqueur pour parfumer.

बातचीत की शुरुआत

"Aimes-tu parfumer ta maison avec des bougies ?"

"Quel est ton ingrédient préféré pour parfumer un gâteau ?"

"Est-ce que tu te parfumes tous les jours avant de sortir ?"

"Préfères-tu parfumer ton thé avec du citron ou du miel ?"

"Quel type de fleurs aimes-tu pour parfumer ton jardin ?"

डायरी विषय

Décris une odeur qui vient souvent parfumer tes souvenirs d'enfance.

Si tu devais parfumer une pièce pour te détendre, quel parfum choisirais-tu et pourquoi ?

Écris une recette simple où tu dois parfumer un plat avec une herbe ou une épice.

Est-ce que l'art de se parfumer est important pour toi ? Pourquoi ?

Imagine un monde sans odeurs. Comment le fait de ne plus pouvoir parfumer les choses changerait ta vie ?

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल

10 सवाल

No, 'parfumer' is almost exclusively used for pleasant aromas. For bad smells, use 'empester' or 'puer'.

'Parfumé à' usually indicates the flavor (e.g., vanilla ice cream), while 'parfumé avec' describes the ingredient or tool used to add the scent.

Yes, but less commonly than for sweets. You might 'parfumer' a sauce with herbs or a bouillon with spices.

It is a regular -er verb: 'J'ai parfumé', 'tu as parfumé', etc.

No, that is 'fumer'. 'Parfumer' only means to add a scent.

It means to put perfume or cologne on yourself.

Yes, it is very common in cooking, beauty, and household contexts.

Yes, it refers to aromatic rice varieties like Basmati or Jasmine.

Metaphorically, yes, it means to add a certain tone or quality to it, like irony or kindness.

The closest opposite is 'désodoriser' (to deodorize).

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