sentir le fagot

IPA(Pronunciation)

Verb

figuratively

（比喩的に）異端の匂いがする

English Meaning

(figuratively) to smack of heresy

Les propos controversés de ce philosophe semblent sentir le fagot, car ils remettent en cause les valeurs traditionnelles.

この哲学者の議論は伝統的な価値観に異議を唱えるため、異端の臭いがするようだ.

The controversial remarks of this philosopher seem to smack of heresy, as they challenge traditional values.