machine à laver /maʃˈinalavˈe/ · nom · CEFR A2. French translation of "washing machine".

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Translation and Meaning

  • Word: machine à laver
  • Language: French
  • Meaning: washing machine
  • IPA: /maʃˈinalavˈe/
  • CEFR Level: A2
  • Part of speech: nom
  • Image:Photo of machine à laver (French)

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Example Sentences

  • La machine à laver est en panne. English: The washing machine is broken.
  • Je mets mes vêtements dans la machine à laver. English: I put my clothes in the washing machine.
  • Notre nouvelle machine à laver est très silencieuse. English: Our new washing machine is very quiet.

When and How to Use "machine à laver"

Use "machine à laver" when you want to talk about "washing machine" in French. It functions as "nom". Because it appears in A2 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 "machine à laver" mean in French?

"machine à laver" is the French word for "washing machine".

What CEFR level is "machine à laver"?

"machine à laver" is tagged at CEFR A2 in SmartWords French vocabulary content.

What part of speech is "machine à laver"?

"machine à laver" is tagged as a nom in SmartWords.

Can you show "machine à laver" in a sentence?

La machine à laver est en panne.

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