English–French
“cleanliness” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/pʁɔpʁəte/
Example
Il est important de conserver la propreté de ses vêtements.
It is important to maintain the cleanliness of one's clothes.
How to say “cleanliness” in French
“Cleanliness” in French is propreté.
A visible state in which dirt is removed and everyday hygiene is maintained.
Example sentences with propreté
Avant de manger, il faut se laver les mains pour assurer la propreté.
Before eating, you need to wash your hands to ensure cleanliness.
Tips for using propreté
- English proper does not mean clean, whereas French propre can mean clean in contexts such as des vêtements propres.