This is the 1381st most frequent French word.
sent
"Sent" in French means "feels" or "smells," depending on context.
Here, 'sent' is used as the third-person singular of the verb 'sentir,' meaning to perceive an odor or smell.
Il sent une odeur agréable dans le jardin.
He senses a pleasant smell in the garden.
In this sentence, 'sent' is again used as the third-person singular of 'sentir,' but here it means to sense or feel intuitively.
Elle sent que quelque chose ne va pas.
She feels that something is wrong.
Here, 'sent' conveys the idea of perceiving or being aware of a situation, utilized metaphorically for intuition or awareness.