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• Exempt de saleté, de taches ou de pollution ; moralement pur ou innocent.

Free from dirt, marks, or stains; morally pure or innocent.

1. Free from dirtA1formal

   Not dirty; free from marks, stains, or unwanted substances.

   propre (exempt de saleté)

   • She always keeps her kitchen clean.
   • The hotel room was spotlessly clean.
   • Please make sure your hands are clean before eating.

   Synonymeshygienicimmaculatepuresanitaryspotlesssterileunsoiledunsulliedwashed

   Antonymesdirtyfilthygrimymuckysoiledstainedunclean

2. Morally pureB2formal

   Free from corruption, guilt, or immoral behavior.

   pur moralement

   • He has a clean record with the police.
   • They want a clean government without corruption.
   • She lived a clean and honest life.

   Synonymeschastedecenthonorableinnocentpurerighteousuprightvirtuous

   Antonymescorruptdefiledguiltyimmoralimpuresinfultaintedunclean

3. Simple and neatB1informal

   Having a smooth, simple, and uncluttered appearance.

   Propre et net

   • The website has a clean design.
   • I like the clean lines of this modern furniture.
   • His handwriting is very clean and easy to read.

   Synonymesminimalneatsimplesleeksparestreamlinedtidytrimuncluttered

   Antonymesclutteredelaboratefussymessyornate

4. Free from drugs or alcoholB2informal

   Not using or addicted to drugs or alcohol.

   sevré, sobre, clean

   • He has been clean for five years now.
   • She decided to get clean after the accident.
   • Staying clean requires a lot of support and willpower.

   Synonymesabstinentcleardrug-freesoberstraight

   Antonymesaddicteddrunkhighintoxicatedstonedusing

• Adverbe signifiant « entièrement » ou « complètement », souvent utilisé de manière informelle pour renforcer. Peut aussi signifier « proprement, avec soin ». La forme coïncide avec l'adjectif et ne prend pas la terminaison -ly dans certains emplois.

An adverb meaning "completely" or "thoroughly," often used informally for emphasis. It can also mean "in a clean manner." The form is identical to the adjective and does not take the -ly ending in certain uses.

1. Completely or entirelyB2informal

   Used to emphasize that something is done completely or without exception.

   complètement, entièrement

   • I clean forgot about the appointment.
   • He clean missed the target.
   • She clean ignored my advice.

   Synonymesabsolutelyaltogethercompletelyentirelyfullyperfectlyquitethoroughlytotallyutterlywholly

2. In a clean mannerA2formal

   In a way that is free from dirt, marks, or stains.

   de manière propre

   • Please wipe the table clean after dinner.
   • The room was swept clean.
   • He cut the paper clean along the line.

   Synonymescleanlyimmaculatelyspotlessly

   Antonymesdirtilyfilthilyuncleanly

• Nom désignant une personne dont le métier est de nettoyer, ou une substance ou un appareil utilisé pour le nettoyage.

A noun referring to a person whose occupation is cleaning, or a substance or device used for cleaning.

1. Cleaning productA2formal

   A substance or preparation used for cleaning surfaces, objects, or materials.

   produit nettoyant

   • She used a glass cleaner to remove the smudges.
   • The kitchen cleaner effectively removes grease.
   • I need to buy a new floor cleaner for the tiles.

   Synonymescleanserdetergent

2. Dry-cleaning operatorB1formal

   A person who runs or works in a dry-cleaning business.

   nettoyeur à sec

   • The cleaner at the shop pressed my suit perfectly.
   • He took his coat to the cleaner for a stain removal.
   • The cleaner said the dress would be ready by tomorrow.

   Synonymesdry cleaner

3. Cleaning professionalA2formal

   A person whose job is to clean buildings, homes, or other spaces.

   Agent d'entretien

   • The office cleaner comes every evening after work.
   • She works as a cleaner at the local hospital.
   • The cleaner vacuumed the carpets and dusted the furniture.

   Synonymescharwomancleaning ladycustodianhousekeeperjanitormaid