word
French
sillage
see-YAHZH
siˈjɑːʒListen
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Syllable breakdown
sillage
Sounds like
Say 'see-YAHZH' — the 'ge' ending is a French 'zh' sound.
Dictionary meaning
The trace left by a person's perfume in the air after they have passed.
History and origin
French — 'sillage' (wake of a ship).
Examples
- The meeting room held the faint sillage of her perfume long after she had left.
Common mispronunciations
SIL-ijSIL-age
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