🇫🇷French Source WordCode: FR

thérapie par les senteurs

Pronunciation / Transliteration: te-ra-pie par lay san-tur

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Scent-Therapy/ˈsɛnt ˈθɛrəpi/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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🇫🇷 Example Sentence in French:

"La thérapie par les senteurs est utilisée pour améliorer le bien-être."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A therapeutic practice that uses scents and fragrances to promote physical and emotional well-being.

    "Many wellness centers now offer scent-therapy sessions to help clients relax and rejuvenate."
  2. 2

    The use of essential oils and aromatic compounds in treatments aimed at enhancing mood and health.

    "Scent-therapy has gained popularity as a complementary approach to traditional medicine."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'scent-therapy' combines 'scent', derived from the Old French 'sentir' meaning 'to feel or perceive', and 'therapy', from the Greek 'therapeia', meaning 'healing'. The concept has evolved to encompass various holistic practices that utilize aromatic substances for therapeutic benefits.

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