English–French
“wipe” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/esɥije/
Example
Essuie tes mains avant de manger.
Wipe your hands before eating.
How to say “wipe” in French
“Wipe” in French is essuyer.
A surface is cleared by repeated rubbing or dabbing, while a person can also absorb an impact such as defeat, criticism, or hardship.
Example sentences with essuyer
Il a essuyé ses lunettes avec sa manche.
He wiped his glasses with his sleeve.
Tips for using essuyer
- Essuyer une défaite and essuyer des critiques use the verb figuratively for undergoing or receiving something unwelcome, not for physically wiping it.