French Conversation · Level 182
15 words
French word
astiquer
Pronunciation
IPA/astike/
Meaning
- verbpolish
Example
Ce soir, il faut astiquer tes chaussures.
Tonight, you need to polish your shoes.
More examples
Elle aime astiquer sa voiture le dimanche matin.
She likes polishing her car on Sunday mornings.
Core concept
A cloth or brush works grime off a surface until the surface catches the light.
Common phrases
astiquer les chaussures
polish the shoes
astiquer la voiture
polish the car
Similar words
frotter: To rub by hand or with a cloth to remove dirt.
nettoyer: To remove dirt by washing or wiping with water or a tool.
cirer: To apply wax or cream, then polish a surface until it shines.
essuyer: To wipe away moisture or light dirt with a cloth or similar item.
Definition in French
Frotter une surface avec un chiffon, une brosse ou un produit pour enlever la saleté et la rendre brillante.
Word origin
Astiquer has an uncertain origin, but older French usage associates it with rubbing, from which the polishing sense developed.
Usage tips
- Astiquer takes a direct object, as in astiquer ses chaussures, rather than a preposition before the thing being polished.