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    Balayait (en. Swept)

    /ba.le.jɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    The action of cleaning or clearing something, usually with a broom.
    She was sweeping the floor every morning.
    Elle balayait le sol tous les matins.
    To move or make (elements) disappear by pushing them.
    He was sweeping the dead leaves from the garden.
    Il balayait les feuilles mortes du jardin.
    To act to erase traces or waste.
    The wind was sweeping the sand from the beach.
    Le vent balayait le sable de la plage.

    Etymology

    Comes from the French verb 'balayer', derived from the term 'balaïe' in Old French.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to sweep under the rug
    To hide a problem or an unpleasant situation.
    balayer sous le tapis
    to sweep away doubts
    To eliminate uncertainties or hesitations.
    balayer les doutes
    to sweep in front of one's door
    To make an effort to take care of one's own problems.
    balayer devant sa porte

    Related Words

    balayer
    Verb meaning to clean with a broom.
    balayer
    balai
    Instrument used for sweeping.
    balai
    cleaning
    Action or process of cleaning.
    nettoyage

    Slang Meanings

    To clean in a persistent manner.
    I’m going to sweep the house before the guests arrive.
    Je vais balayer la maison avant l'arrivée des invités.
    To make someone disappear quickly.
    He swept away his rivals in no time.
    Il a balayé ses rivaux en un rien de temps.