washing

• Relatif à l'action de laver ou de nettoyer, généralement avec de l'eau et du savon, ou qui sert à cet usage.

An adjective describing something that is used for or related to the act of cleaning, typically with water and soap.

1. Used for washingA2formal

   Describing something that is intended or used for the act of cleaning with water and soap.

   de lavage

   • She put the washing machine on a gentle cycle.
   • The washing powder is stored in the cupboard.
   • He bought a new washing basket for the laundry room.

   Synonymescleaningcleansing

   Antonymesdirtyingsoiling

• Nom désignant l'action de nettoyer des objets, généralement des vêtements ou de la vaisselle, avec de l'eau et souvent un produit détergent.

A noun referring to the act or process of cleaning items, typically clothes or dishes, with water and often detergent.

indénombrable

1. LaundryA1formal

   The act of cleaning clothes, linens, or other fabrics with water and detergent.

   lavage du linge

   • I need to do the washing today.
   • She hung the washing out to dry in the garden.
   • The washing machine is full of dirty clothes.

   Synonymeslaunderinglaundrywash

2. Items to be washedA1informal

   The clothes or fabrics that are being or need to be washed.

   linge à laver

   • Please put your washing in the basket.
   • The washing is still wet from the machine.
   • He folded the clean washing and put it away.

   Synonymeslaundrywash

• 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