nettoyer

Definitions of nettoyer
  1. verb
    make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from
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    salir
    make soiled, filthy, or dirty
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    désinfecter
    destroy microorganisms or pathogens by cleansing
    brosser
    clean with a brush
    passer à l'aspirateur
    clean with a vacuum cleaner
    nettoyer à la vapeur
    clean by means of steaming
    balayer
    clean by sweeping
    laver
    cleanse with a cleaning agent, such as soap, and water
    rendre stérile
    make free from bacteria
    rincer
    wash off soap or remaining dirt
    laver à la main
    wash or launder by hand instead of with a machine
    type of:
    altérer, changer, modifier, qualifier
    cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
  2. verb
    remove unwanted substances from
    synonyms: balayer
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    type of:
    enlever, ôter
    remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
  3. verb
    clean with some chemical process
    synonyms: laver, passer à l'eau, rincer
    laver
    cleanse with a cleaning agent, such as soap, and water
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    type of:
    délivrer une assignation à, poursuivre
    deliver a warrant or summons to someone
  4. verb
    clean one's body or parts thereof, as by washing
    synonyms: laver
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    baigner
    cleanse the entire body
    laver
    cleanse (one's body) with soap and water
    prendre un bain
    clean one's body by immersion into water
    prendre une douche, se doucher
    take a shower; wash one's body in the shower
    se brosser les mains
    wash thoroughly
    se gargariser
    rinse one's mouth and throat with mouthwash
    type of:
    s'arranger, se pomponner
    care for one's external appearance
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