§ Understanding 'Parfumé'
The French adjective 'parfumé' is really useful for describing things that smell good or taste strongly of a particular flavor. Think about it as 'fragrant' or 'perfumed' when it comes to scent, and 'flavored' or 'aromatic' for taste. It's an A2 CEFR level word, so it's good to get familiar with it early on.
- Definition
- Having a pleasant, strong smell or flavor.
§ Basic Agreement with Nouns
Like most French adjectives, 'parfumé' needs to agree in gender and number with the noun it describes. This is super important! Here's how it breaks down:
- Masculine singular: parfumé
- Feminine singular: parfumée (add an 'e')
- Masculine plural: parfumés (add an 's')
- Feminine plural: parfumées (add 'es')
J'adore cette bougie parfumée à la vanille. (I love this vanilla-scented candle.)
Les thés parfumés sont mes préférés. (Flavored teas are my favorite.)
§ Using 'Parfumé' for Scents
When you're talking about things that have a nice smell, 'parfumé' is your go-to word. You can use it for flowers, candles, soaps, and even air itself.
Le jardin était très parfumé ce soir-là. (The garden was very fragrant that evening.)
Elle a acheté un savon parfumé à la rose. (She bought a rose-scented soap.)
Often, you'll see 'parfumé' followed by 'à' or 'de' to indicate what the item is perfumed with. Both prepositions work, but 'à' is more common when specifying the particular scent/flavor, while 'de' can also be used to describe something naturally imbued with a scent.
- Parfumé à: une bougie parfumée à la vanille (a vanilla-scented candle)
- Parfumé de: une ambiance parfumée de fleurs (an atmosphere fragrant with flowers)
§ Using 'Parfumé' for Flavors
Yes, 'parfumé' isn't just for smells! You can also use it to describe food or drinks that have a strong, pleasant flavor. Think of herbal teas, certain dishes, or even infused oils.
Ce plat est délicieusement parfumé aux herbes de Provence. (This dish is deliciously flavored with herbs from Provence.)
Le riz était parfumé au safran. (The rice was saffron-flavored.)
§ Placement of 'Parfumé'
In French, adjectives usually come after the noun they describe. 'Parfumé' follows this rule. You'll say une fleur parfumée (a fragrant flower), not une parfumée fleur.
J'ai acheté du savon parfumé. (I bought scented soap.)
Keep practicing your adjective agreement and placement, and you'll be using 'parfumé' like a pro in no time! It's a versatile word that adds a lot of richness to your descriptions.
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Imagine you are describing your favorite flower to a friend. Write a sentence in French describing its scent. Use the word 'parfumé'.
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Ma fleur préférée est très parfumée.
You are at a market and you smell something wonderful. Write a short sentence in French about a 'parfumé' fruit you might find.
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J'achète un fruit parfumé.
Describe a 'parfumé' candle you would like to have in your home. Write one simple sentence in French.
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J'aime les bougies parfumées.
Comment est le jardin?
Read this passage:
Dans le jardin, il y a beaucoup de roses. Les roses sont rouges et très belles. Elles sentent bon. C'est un jardin parfumé.
Comment est le jardin?
The passage says 'C'est un jardin parfumé,' meaning 'It is a fragrant garden.'
The passage says 'C'est un jardin parfumé,' meaning 'It is a fragrant garden.'
Qu'est-ce qui rend le thé parfumé?
Read this passage:
Je bois du thé chaque matin. Mon thé est vert et il a un goût doux. Il est aussi très parfumé avec de la menthe.
Qu'est-ce qui rend le thé parfumé?
The passage states, 'Il est aussi très parfumé avec de la menthe,' which translates to 'It is also very fragrant with mint.'
The passage states, 'Il est aussi très parfumé avec de la menthe,' which translates to 'It is also very fragrant with mint.'
Pourquoi la cuisine est-elle parfumée?
Read this passage:
Maman cuisine un gâteau. Le gâteau est au chocolat. La cuisine sent très bon. C'est une cuisine parfumée grâce au gâteau.
Pourquoi la cuisine est-elle parfumée?
The passage says, 'C'est une cuisine parfumée grâce au gâteau,' meaning 'It is a fragrant kitchen thanks to the cake.'
The passage says, 'C'est une cuisine parfumée grâce au gâteau,' meaning 'It is a fragrant kitchen thanks to the cake.'
This sentence means 'I love the fragrant bread.' The adjective 'parfumé' comes after the noun it describes.
This sentence means 'She bought a rose-scented soap.' 'Parfumé' describes the soap and is followed by the scent.
This sentence means 'This dish is very fragrant with fresh herbs.' 'Parfumé' describes the dish.
Listen for how 'parfumée' describes the garden's atmosphere.
Pay attention to how 'parfumé' is used to describe the tea.
Notice how 'parfumé' characterizes the dessert's quality.
Read this aloud:
La boulangerie embaumait une odeur de pain fraîchement sorti du four, délicieusement parfumée.
Focus: /paʁ.fy.me/
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Read this aloud:
Pour créer une ambiance relaxante, j'ai allumé une bougie parfumée à la bergamote et au bois de santal.
Focus: /bu.ʒi paʁ.fy.me/
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Le chef a ajouté quelques gouttes d'huile d'olive parfumée aux truffes à la fin de la cuisson.
Focus: /ɥil paʁ.fy.me/
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관련 콘텐츠
food 관련 단어
à base de
B1Made from; based on.
à la boulangerie
A2At the bakery.
à la carte
A2À la carte; ordering individual dishes from a menu.
à la charcuterie
A2At the deli; where cold meats and prepared foods are sold.
à la coque
A2Soft-boiled (for eggs).
à la demande
B1On demand; upon request.
à la poêle
A2Cooked in a frying pan; pan-fried.
à la poissonnerie
A2At the fishmonger's; where fresh fish is sold.
à la vapeur
A2Cooked by steam; steamed.
à l'apéritif
B1As an aperitif, served before a meal.
