nettoyage
/nɛ.twa.jaʒ/
The French word for cleaning is nettoyage.
nettoyage is a noun used to describe the action in which something is cleaned. If you are referring specifically to dry cleaning, use the term nettoyage à sec.
Meaning: action in which something is cleaned (verb)
What does it mean word for word?
nettoyage is a noun derived from the verb nettoyer, which means 'to clean'.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has three syllables and is pronounced /nɛ.twa.jaʒ/.
Did you know?
- In French political history, nettoyage can refer to a 'purge' or the systemic removal of opponents from a government or organization.
- The verb nettoyer shares a common linguistic ancestor with the English word 'neat', as both stem from roots meaning 'clean' or 'tidy'.
- French speakers often use the phrase faire le ménage instead of nettoyage when referring to the general daily cleaning of a home.
Examples in context
- Combien coûte le nettoyage ?What is the cost of the cleaning?This sentence is useful for asking about the cost of the nettoyage.Tatoeba #5198096 by davidcfres, translation #5197403 by LB
- Ma femme est obsédée par le nettoyage.My wife is obsessed with cleaning.This sentence is useful for describing an obsession with nettoyage.Tatoeba #2201330 by sacredceltic, translation #2197629 by Hybrid
- Elle était prête à l'aider au nettoyage de la maison.She was ready to help him with cleaning the house.This sentence is useful for describing helping with the nettoyage of a house.Tatoeba #1171272 by sacredceltic, translation #887556 by CK
- Pourriez-vous organiser le nettoyage de ma maison la semaine prochaine?Could you arrange the cleaning of my house next week?
- Où puis-je trouver une station de lavage automobile dans les environs?Where can I find a car wash station nearby?
- On doit faire le nettoyage de l'appartement avant que les invités arrivent.We need to do the cleaning of the apartment before the guests arrive.
- J'ai passé toute la matinée à faire le ménage.I spent the whole morning doing the cleaning.
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Example conversation
Léa and Lucas are discussing chores at home.
- LéaLucas, tu peux m'aider pour le nettoyage ?Lucas, can you help me with the cleaning?
- LucasOui, je commence le nettoyage du salon.Yes, I'll start cleaning the living room.
- LéaMerci, je m'occupe du nettoyage de la cuisine.Thanks, I'll take care of cleaning the kitchen.
- LucasC'est parfait, on aura fini rapidement.That's perfect, we'll be finished quickly.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry nettoyage, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries nettoyage, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
