lave-vaisselle /lˈavvɛsˈɛl/ · noun · CEFR B1. French translation of "dishwasher".

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Translation and Meaning

  • Word: le lave-vaisselle
  • Language: French
  • Meaning: dishwasher
  • IPA: /lˈavvɛsˈɛl/
  • CEFR Level: B1
  • Part of speech: noun
  • Article: le
  • Image:Photo of lave-vaisselle (French)

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Example Sentences

  • Le lave-vaisselle est en panne, il faut laver les assiettes à la main. English: The dishwasher is broken, so we have to wash the dishes by hand.
  • Elle travaille comme lave-vaisselle dans un restaurant animé. English: She works as a dishwasher in a busy restaurant.
  • Merci de mettre les assiettes dans le lave-vaisselle après le dîner. English: Please put the plates in the dishwasher after dinner.

When and How to Use "lave-vaisselle"

Use "lave-vaisselle" when you want to talk about "dishwasher" in French. It functions as "noun". Because it appears in B1 material, it is a practical word to practice early in your French study. Use the example sentences above to notice common word order and nearby words.

Frequently asked questions

What does "lave-vaisselle" mean in French?

"lave-vaisselle" is the French word for "dishwasher".

What CEFR level is "lave-vaisselle"?

"lave-vaisselle" is tagged at CEFR B1 in SmartWords French vocabulary content.

What part of speech is "lave-vaisselle"?

"lave-vaisselle" is tagged as a noun in SmartWords.

Can you show "lave-vaisselle" in a sentence?

Le lave-vaisselle est en panne, il faut laver les assiettes à la main.

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