wash

• Nom désignant l'action de nettoyer quelque chose, généralement avec de l'eau et du savon ou un détergent, ou les articles qui sont lavés.

A noun referring to the act of cleaning something, typically with water and soap or detergent, or the items being washed.

1. A1formal

   An act of cleaning something, especially clothes or dishes, with water and soap.

   lavage

   • I need to do a wash today because my laundry basket is full.
   • She gave the car a quick wash before the trip.
   • The dishes need a good wash after dinner.

   Synonymescleaningcleansinglaunderingrinsingscrubbingwashing

2. Laundry itemsA1informal

   A collection of clothes, linens, or other items that are being washed or have been washed.

   Linge à laver / linge lavé

   • Hang the wash out to dry in the sun.
   • The wash is still in the washing machine.
   • She sorted the wash into whites and colors.

   Synonymeslaundrywashing

3. B2formal

   A thin layer of liquid, such as paint or varnish, applied to a surface.

   couchage

   • The artist applied a final wash of blue to the sky.
   • A wash of color covered the canvas.
   • The wall needs a fresh wash of paint.

   Synonymescoatcoatingfilmlayer

• Verbe désignant l'action de nettoyer quelque chose avec de l'eau et généralement du savon ou un détergent.

A verb used to indicate the act of cleaning something with water and typically soap or detergent.

1. Clean with waterA1formal

   To clean something using water and usually soap or detergent.

   laver

   • She washed her hands before dinner.
   • He washes the car every Saturday.
   • I need to wash the dishes after the meal.

   Synonymesbathecleandouselaunderrinsescrubshampoosluicespongeswill

   Antonymesdirtysoilstain

2. B1formal

   To flow over or against something, often used for water or waves.

   laver, baigner

   • The waves washed against the shore.
   • Rain washed the dust off the streets.
   • The river washed over the rocks.

   Synonymesbeatbreakdashlapsplash

3. Launder clothesA1informal

   To clean clothes, linens, or fabrics in water.

   laver le linge

   • I need to wash my jeans tonight.
   • She washes her clothes at the laundromat.
   • He washed the sheets and towels yesterday.

   Synonymescleanlaunder

Variantes phrasalwash awaywash downwash offwash outwash up