services d'entretien
The English phrase "janitorial services" is translated into French as services d'entretien.
This phrase refers to professional cleaning and maintenance tasks performed to keep a building clean and in good condition.
Which one should you use?
While services d'entretien is a broad term covering general maintenance and upkeep, services de nettoyage specifically refers to cleaning services.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase uses the preposition de (contracted to d') to link the noun services to the noun entretien, which indicates the specific type of services being provided.
Did you know?
- The word entretien comes from the verb entretenir, which means both to maintain a building and to hold a conversation. In a different context, un entretien is the standard word for a job interview.
- In many French-speaking buildings, the person providing these services is a gardien, meaning 'guardian', implying they protect the building rather than just clean it.
- In Quebec, you might hear conciergerie to describe these services. While this exists in France, it usually refers to the luxury service of a high-end hotel or a building manager in an apartment block.
Examples in context
- Les services de nettoyage dans notre bureau sont exceptionnels.The janitorial services in our office are exceptional.
- Je fais appel à des services de nettoyage.I use janitorial services.
- Il/Elle fait appel à des services de nettoyage.He/She uses janitorial services.
- Nous faisons appel à des services de nettoyage.We use janitorial services.
- Les services de ménage comprennent le balayage, le lavage des vitres et le nettoyage des toilettes.Janitorial services include sweeping, window cleaning, and restroom cleaning.
- Les services de propreté sont impeccables et de haute qualité.The janitorial services are impeccable and high-quality.
- Auriez-vous des recommandations pour des services de nettoyage de confiance ?Do you have any recommendations for reliable janitorial services?
- Nous cherchons des services d'entretien pour nos bureaux.We are looking for janitorial services for our offices.
- Les services d'entretien sont inclus dans le loyer.Janitorial services are included in the rent.
- L'immeuble a besoin de nouveaux services d'entretien.The building needs new janitorial services.
Example conversation
Manon and Hugo are discussing the budget for their new office.
- ManonHugo, quel est le coût des services d'entretien ?Hugo, what is the cost of the janitorial services?
- HugoC'est assez cher pour un petit bureau.It is quite expensive for a small office.
- ManonOn peut trouver des services d'entretien moins coûteux ?Can we find cheaper janitorial services?
- HugoJe vais regarder les devis demain.I will look at the quotes tomorrow.
