French Conversation · Level 59
74 words
French word
purifier
Pronunciation
IPA/pyʁifje/
Meaning
- verbpurify
Example
Il faut purifier l'eau.
The water needs to be purified.
More examples
On utilise un filtre pour purifier l'eau.
We use a filter to purify water.
Core concept
A substance cleared of unwanted matter and restored to a purer state.
Common phrases
purifier l'eau
purify water
purifier l'air
purify air
purifier l'eau potable
purify drinking water
Similar words
nettoyer: To remove dirt from a surface or object by washing or wiping it.
traiter: To process water or another substance so it becomes safe to use.
filtrer: To remove particles from a liquid or gas using a mesh or filter.
Definition in French
Enlever les impuretés pour rendre quelque chose pur, surtout employé pour l'eau, l'air ou d'autres substances.
Word origin
French purifier comes from Latin purificare, formed from purus, meaning "clean," and facere, meaning "to make."
Usage tips
- For ordinary household cleaning, French usually uses nettoyer; purifier is more specific or formal and commonly applies to water, air, or other substances.