French word

repasseur

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁəpasœʁ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounironer

Example

Je dois parler au repasseur demain.

I have to talk to the ironer tomorrow.

Illustration for repasseur (ironer)

More examples

J'ai laissé ma chemise au repasseur ce matin.

I left my shirt with the presser this morning.

Core concept

A textile worker repeatedly gliding an iron or press over garments to leave them smooth.

Common phrases

  • appeler le repasseur

    call the presser

  • laisser un vêtement au repasseur

    leave a garment with the presser

  • prendre rendez-vous avec le repasseur

    make an appointment with the presser

Similar words

repassage: The process of smoothing wrinkles from clothing using an iron.
pressing: A dry-cleaning shop or service that cleans and finishes clothes.
laverie: A small coin-operated laundry for washing clothes independently.

Definition in French

Employé chargé de repasser et de lisser les vêtements, en particulier dans un atelier de nettoyage ou une usine textile.

Word origin

Repasser is formed from re- and passer, expressing repeated passage over fabric, while repasseur adds the agent suffix -eur for the person doing it.

Usage tips

  • The masculine noun is repasseur, and the corresponding feminine form is repasseuse.

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