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sweep in French

sweep in French is balayage, balayer — sweep means to clean a surface by brushing dirt or debris away, usually with a broom.

sweep in French

balayage
noun
A single action of sweeping.
balayer
verb

What does "sweep" mean?

  1. verb To clean a surface by brushing dirt or debris away, usually with a broom.
    "She swept the kitchen floor after dinner."
  2. verb To move quickly and smoothly across an area.
    "A cold front swept through the region overnight."
  3. verb To win every game in a series or competition without a single loss.
    "The team swept the finals in four straight games."
  4. verb To search an area thoroughly and systematically.
    "Police swept the building for the missing suspect."

sweep in a sentence

  • She swept the kitchen floor after dinner.
  • He swept the leaves off the porch steps.
  • A cold front swept through the region overnight.
  • The team swept the finals in four straight games.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "sweep" in French?

"sweep" in French is balayage, balayer. sweep means: To clean a surface by brushing dirt or debris away, usually with a broom.

How do you use "sweep" in a sentence?

Example: "She swept the kitchen floor after dinner." In French, "sweep" is balayage, balayer.

Are there other ways to say "sweep" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "sweep": balayage, balayer.

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