liquide vaisselle
liquide vaisselle is the French phrase for dishwashing liquid.
This phrase refers to a liquid detergent specifically used for washing dishes.
Did you know?
- The word vaisselle refers to both the dishes themselves and the act of washing them. If someone says je fais la vaisselle, they are not making dishes, but washing them.
- The English word 'vessel' and the French word vaisselle share the same Latin root, meaning that the two words are distant linguistic cousins.
- While English uses the term 'dish soap', a French speaker would rarely use the word savon for liquide vaisselle, opting instead for the more technical term for liquid.
Examples in context
- Le supermarché vend différents types de liquide vaisselle.The supermarket sells different types of dishwashing liquid.
- Est-ce que tu peux me passer le produit pour la vaisselle, s'il te plaît?Can you pass me the dishwashing liquid, please?
- Je dois acheter du liquide vaisselle.I need to buy some dishwashing liquid.
- Il faut acheter du liquide vaisselle.We need to buy some dishwashing liquid.
- Est-ce qu'il reste du liquide vaisselle ?Is there any dishwashing liquid left?
Example conversation
Emma is looking for a cleaning product in the kitchen.
- HugoEmma, tu cherches quelque chose ?Emma, are you looking for something?
- EmmaOui, je cherche le liquide vaisselle.Yes, I am looking for the dishwashing liquid.
- HugoIl est dans le placard.It is in the cupboard.
- EmmaMerci Hugo, je l'ai trouvé !Thanks Hugo, I found it!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries liquide, vaisselle, CC BY-SA 4.0.
