English–French

“purify” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/pyʁifje/

Example

Il faut purifier l'eau.

The water needs to be purified.

Illustration for purifier (purify)

How to say “purify” in French

“Purify” in French is purifier.

A substance cleared of unwanted matter and restored to a purer state.

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

Example sentences with purifier

On utilise un filtre pour purifier l'eau.

We use a filter to purify water.

Tips for using purifier

  • For ordinary household cleaning, French usually uses nettoyer; purifier is more specific or formal and commonly applies to water, air, or other substances.

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