nettoyer

nettoyer
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., acheter).
transitive verb
a. to clean
Bastien a nettoyé la cuisine et Thomas s’est occupé de la salle de bains.Bastien cleaned the kitchen and Thomas took care of the bathroom.
b. to cleanse
Je nettoie mon visage tous les soirs avant de me coucher.I cleanse my face every night before going to bed.
2.
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
(to rid of unwanted elements)
a. to clean up
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
Face aux accusations de corruption, la maire a promis de nettoyer son administration.Faced with accusations of corruption, the mayor promised to clean up her administration.
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