laver

Je t'avais dit que l'eau le laverait.
I told you, the water washed it clean.
S'il admettait l'avoir fait, on s'en laverait les mains.
If he admits to this, he would be strictly on his own.
Ma mère a dit qu'elle me laverait la bouche avec du savon si je jurais encore.
My mother said she'd wash my mouth with soap if I curse again.
Mon fils a dit qu'il laverait la vaisselle, et après avoir fini ses devoirs, il l'a fait.
My son said he would wash the dishes, and after he finished his homework he did.
Ma mère disait toujours que si elle m'entendait dire des gros mots, elle me laverait la bouche avec du savon.
My mom used to say she would wash my mouth with soap if she heard me cursing.
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