Nettoyer
Example: Je vais nettoyer la table après le dîner.
Definition
"Nettoyer" means to clean or remove dirt, impurities, or unwanted substances from a surface or object. It involves making something tidy or hygienic, such as cleaning a table after dinner, as in the phrase "Je vais nettoyer la table après le dîner."
Etymology
The French verb "nettoyer" comes from the Old French word 'net,' meaning clean, combined with a suffix indicating an action. Did you know? The root 'net' traces back to the Latin word 'nitidus,' meaning shining or bright, which reflects the idea of making something clean and clear.
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"Nettoyer" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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