wipe in French
wipe in French is lingette, essuyer — wipe means to rub something over a surface in order to clean it or remove a substance.
wipe in French
lingette
A soft piece of cloth or cloth-like material used for wiping.
essuyer
(transitive) To move an object over, maintaining contact, with the intention of removing some substance from the surface. (Compare rub.)
What does "wipe" mean?
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verb To rub something over a surface in order to clean it or remove a substance.
"She wiped the counter after cooking."
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verb To remove or erase something completely, often followed by "out," "away," or "off."
"The flood wiped out the entire crop."
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noun A small pre-moistened piece of cloth or paper used for cleaning.
"Keep a pack of baby wipes in the car."
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noun The act of wiping something.
"One quick wipe and the spill was gone."
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wipe in a sentence
- She wiped the counter after cooking.
- He wiped his muddy boots on the mat.
- The flood wiped out the entire crop.
- A factory reset will wipe all the data from the phone.
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What is "wipe" in French?
"wipe" in French is lingette, essuyer. wipe means: To rub something over a surface in order to clean it or remove a substance.
How do you use "wipe" in a sentence?
Example: "She wiped the counter after cooking." In French, "wipe" is lingette, essuyer.
Are there other ways to say "wipe" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "wipe": lingette, essuyer.
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