English–French
“washing” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/lavaʒ/
Example
Le lavage des mains est important avant de manger.
Washing your hands is important before eating.
How to say “washing” in French
“Washing” in French is lavage.
A washing process carries dirt away from hands, objects, or surfaces and can also denote the cleaned state afterward.
Example sentences with lavage
Le lavage des légumes est indispensable avant la cuisson.
Washing vegetables is essential before cooking.
Tips for using lavage
- Lavage is masculine, so standard phrases include un lavage and le lavage des mains.