French word

savon

Pronunciation

IPA/savɔ̃/

Meaning

  • masculine nounsoap

Example

J'ai besoin de savon.

I need soap.

Illustration for savon (soap)

More examples

Elle a acheté du savon liquide.

She bought liquid soap.

Core concept

A bar or liquid cleanser that lifts grease and dirt so water can carry them away.

Common phrases

  • une barre de savon

    a bar of soap

  • savon pour les mains

    hand soap

  • savon parfumé

    scented soap

Similar words

savonnette: A small solid bar of soap for washing the hands and face.
gel douche: A liquid body wash used during a shower.
shampooing: A liquid or paste used to clean the hair and scalp.
détergent: A synthetic cleanser for removing greasy dirt from dishes and clothes.

Definition in French

Substance utilisée pour nettoyer la peau ou les objets, qui retire la saleté et le gras et se présente en pain ou en liquide.

Word origin

French savon comes from Latin sapo, with the accusative form saponem, through Old French.

Usage tips

  • Savon is masculine, so a general substance is du savon, while one bar is un savon.

Related words

  • savonneuxsoapyadjective
  • savonnettesmall bar of soapnoun

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