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    Balayer (en. Sweep)

    /ba.le.je/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To move an object or substance across a surface, most often for cleaning.
    She had to sweep the floor before her guests arrived.
    Elle a dû balayer le sol avant de recevoir ses invités.
    To move quickly through an area to observe or analyze.
    He scanned the room with his eyes to ensure it was empty.
    Il a balayé la pièce du regard pour s'assurer qu'elle était vide.
    To eliminate something or make it disappear.
    The wind swept the fallen leaves away.
    Le vent a balayé les feuilles mortes.

    Etymology

    From the old French 'balayer', from 'balai'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to sweep in front of one's own door
    To take care of one's own business before criticizing others.
    balayer devant sa porte
    to sweep under the rug
    To hide a problem instead of solving it.
    balayer sous le tapis
    to sweep the floor
    To clean the floor with a broom.
    balayer le sol

    Related Words

    broom
    Utensil used for sweeping.
    balai
    sweeping
    Action of sweeping.
    balayage
    sweeper
    Person who does cleaning using a broom.
    balayeur

    Slang Meanings

    To quickly sweep something away.
    He brushed aside the problem by saying it wasn't important.
    Il a balayé le problème en disant que ce n'était pas important.
    To brush something off, usually casually.
    She waved away her concerns with a gesture of her hand.
    Elle a balayé ses préoccupations d'un geste de la main.