French word

rincer

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁɛ̃se/

Meaning

  • verbrinse

Example

N'oublie pas de rincer le verre après l'avoir utilisé.

Remember to rinse the glass after you use it.

Illustration for rincer (rinse)

More examples

Avant de servir, n'oublie pas de rincer la salade.

Before serving, don't forget to rinse the salad.

Core concept

A brief flow of water carries soap, dirt, or residue away from a surface.

Common phrases

  • rincer la salade

    rinse the salad

  • rincer la bouche

    rinse your mouth

Similar words

laver: Washing something with water and detergent to remove dirt, often by scrubbing.
essuyer: Wiping water from a wet surface or washed item with a cloth or sponge.
sécher: Taking away moisture so that something becomes dry.
égoutter: Draining off excess water from something.

Definition in French

Faire passer de l'eau sur quelque chose pour ôter des traces de savon, de produit ou de saleté; peut signifier un court nettoyage à l'eau sans frotter intensément.

Word origin

Rincer is inherited from Old French rincer, also found as rencier, but its ultimate origin remains uncertain.

Usage tips

  • In ordinary cleaning, laver removes dirt first and rincer removes the remaining soap or product with water.

Opposites

  • salirsoilverb
  • encrasserfoulverb

Related words

  • rincérinsedadjective

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