essence

essence, nature profonde

Qualité fondamentale qui fait qu’une chose est ce qu’elle est.

En anglais simple : The most important quality that makes something what it is.

• The essence of the plan is simple.
• Her photograph captures the essence of village life.
• In essence, we want the same thing.

Comment l'utiliser : the essence of something (Trust is the essence of a good friendship.)

Synonymes : core, heart, nature

Expressions courantes : essence of something, in essence, capture the essence, true essence

essence, parfum

Liquide utilisé pour donner une odeur agréable à une personne ou à quelque chose.

En anglais simple : A liquid used to give someone or something a pleasant smell.

• She wore a delicate rose essence.
• A bottle of fragrant essence stood on the dressing table.
• He put a drop of essence on his wrist.

Synonymes : perfume, fragrance

Expressions courantes : rose essence, fragrant essence, bottle of essence