Un bon nettoyage de la cuisine a tout fait briller.
English: A clean sweep through the kitchen made everything shine.
balayer /balɛjˈe/ · noun · CEFR B2. French translation of "sweep".
See also: Vocabulary entry (French)
- Source term
- sweep
- Translation
- balayer
- CEFR Level
- B2
- Part of speech
- noun
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Article, Gender & Forms
French article note: a regular/likely article is "le" for "balayer". Check context for exceptions.
| Dictionary form | balayer |
|---|---|
| Likely article | le |
| Likely gender | masculine |
| Regular/likely plural | balayers |
How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- Subject + verb + le balayer
- Examples
- C'est le balayer.
- Tip
- Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.
Example Sentences
Il y avait une soudaine bouffée d'air froid dans la vallée.
English: There was a sudden sweep of cold air across the valley.
La nouvelle politique a été appliquée dans toute l'entreprise.
English: The new policy made a sweep through the entire company.
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