English–French

“cleaning” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/netwajaʒ/

Example

Je fais le nettoyage de ma chambre.

I clean my room.

Illustration for nettoyage (cleaning)

How to say “cleaning” in French

“Cleaning” in French is nettoyage.

A cleaning process that clears dust, stains, or grime from a room, object, or surface.

Full entry for nettoyage: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with nettoyage

Un nettoyage quotidien évite l'accumulation de poussière.

Daily cleaning prevents dust from building up.

Tips for using nettoyage

  • For general household chores, French often uses faire le ménage, while nettoyage points more specifically to a cleaning operation or service.

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