French Conversation · Level 115
59 words
French word
brosser
Pronunciation
IPA/bʁose/
Meaning
- verbbrush
Example
Je me brosse les dents tous les matins.
I brush my teeth every morning.
More examples
Elle brosse ses cheveux avant de sortir.
She brushes her hair before going out.
Core concept
A brush moving repeatedly over teeth, hair, or a surface, leaving it cleaner, smoother, or shinier.
Common phrases
se brosser les dents
brush one's teeth
brosser les cheveux
brush one's hair
brosser les chaussures
brush one's shoes
Similar words
laver: To remove dirt from a body or object using water or soap.
essuyer: To wipe away moisture or surface dirt with a cloth or towel.
frotter: To rub firmly in an effort to remove dirt.
coiffer: To arrange and style hair with the hands or a tool.
Definition in French
Frotter une surface ou des cheveux avec une brosse pour enlever la saleté, lisser ou rendre brillant.
Word origin
The verb brosser was formed in French from the noun brosse, meaning a brush, and names the action performed with that tool.
Usage tips
- With a body part, the reflexive form commonly takes the definite article, as in se brosser les dents or se brosser les cheveux.