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sniffer

to sniff

verb snee-FEH Rare
Body & Health Senses

Origin: borrowed from English 'sniff'

Also means

to snort (a drug)

Usage Note

Sniffer is a familiar verb used for sniffing smells or inhaling substances through the nose. In everyday speech it overlaps with renifler, but sniffer carries a more colloquial, modern tone and is strongly associated with drug use contexts. The noun sniffeur refers informally to someone who sniffs glue or drugs.

Examples

"Le chien sniffe chaque coin de la pièce."

Natural Translation

The dog sniffs every corner of the room.

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