lave

• Verbe littéraire ou poétique signifiant laver ou baigner, souvent utilisé dans un contexte poétique ou soutenu.

An archaic or literary verb meaning to wash or bathe, often used in poetic contexts.

1. Wash or flow againstC2formal

   To wash or bathe; to flow gently against a surface, like water on a shore.

   laver (en parlant de l'eau)

   • The waves lave the sandy beach at dawn.
   • She would lave her hands in the cool stream.
   • The river gently laves the base of the old stone bridge.

   Synonymesbathecleanselapmoistenripplesplashwashwet

2. Cleanse the bodyC2formal

   To wash or cleanse one's body with water and soap.

   Se laver le corps

   • He rose early to lave himself before the morning prayer.
   • The ritual requires one to lave the entire body.
   • She laved her face with cold water to refresh herself.

   Synonymesbathecleanserinsewash

   Antonymesbefoulcontaminatedefiledirtypollutesoilstain

3. Wash face and handsC2formal

   To wash one's face and hands, often as part of a daily routine.

   Se laver le visage et les mains

   • He stopped to lave his face and hands before dinner.
   • She laved her hands in the basin after gardening.
   • The child was taught to lave his face and hands every morning.

   Synonymesfreshen upwash up