Instead of saying il sent bon, can I say il sent la rose?

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Instead of saying il sent bon, can I say il sent la rose?

Instead of saying il sent bon, can I say il sent la rose?
Asked 5 years ago
CécileNative French expert teacher in KwiziqCorrect answer

HI Omkaar,

Yes, you could say that ...but as it is a euphemism it is more likely to be used in the negative sense.

Instead of saying il sent bon, can I say il sent la rose?

Instead of saying il sent bon, can I say il sent la rose?

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