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    Essuyait (en. Wiped)

    e-swi-je

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Action of removing moisture or impurities from a surface.
    He was wiping the table after the meal.
    Il essuyait la table après le repas.
    To wipe or clean something with a cloth or tool.
    She was wiping her tears with a tissue.
    Elle essuyait ses larmes avec un mouchoir.
    To make something clean by removing what is on it.
    He was drying the dishes before putting them away.
    Il essuyait la vaisselle avant de la ranger.

    Etymology

    The origin of the verb 'essuyer' is from the Latin 'exauriare', meaning 'to draw out'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to break in
    To have one's first experiences in a field.
    essuyer les plâtres
    to suffer an insult
    To experience an insult.
    essuyer un affront

    Related Words

    wiping
    Action of wiping.
    essuyage
    cloth
    Cloth or other material used for drying or cleaning.
    essuie

    Slang Meanings

    Wiping hands
    He is always wiping his hands on his pants.
    Il est toujours en train d'essuyer les mains sur son pantalon.
    Facing criticism
    The film received numerous criticisms for its script.
    Le film a essuyé de nombreuses critiques pour son scénario.