French › DictionaryessenceB1#2,040Hear itnounfeminineessencepetrol, gasolineessence, essential oilUsed in the libraryEt cependant, on voyait cette nature si distinguée, cette créature si belle, cette essence si fine, tourner insensiblement vers la vie matérielle, comme les vieillards tournent vers l’imbécillité physique et morale.And yet, we could see this distinguished nature, this beautiful creature, this delicate essence, turning insensitively towards material life, as the old people turn towards physical and moral imbecility.B2Les Trois MousquetairesRead French with every word explained