odeur de sainteté

== French == === Etymology === Probably from mourir en odeur de sainteté, from the fact that certain saints were said to emit a good smell after their death; compare English odour of sanctity. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ɛtʁ ɑ̃.n‿ɔ.dœʁ də sɛ̃t.te/ === Verb === être en odeur de sainteté (figuratively) to be esteemed, to be popular, to be thought highly of; to be in favour with someone, to be in someone's good books ==== Usage notes ==== Often construed with auprès or parmi. ==== See also ==== avoir le vent en poupe