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    Essuyé (en. Wiped)

    [e.sɥi.e]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    The action of drying a surface or object by removing moisture.
    He wiped the table after the meal.
    Il a essuyé la table après le repas.
    Remove a stain or dirt by rubbing.
    She wiped the mirror with a cloth.
    Elle a essuyé le miroir avec un chiffon.
    Put an end to an unpleasant emotion or situation.
    He wiped his tears after receiving good news.
    Il a essuyé ses larmes après avoir reçu de bonnes nouvelles.

    Etymology

    Comes from the verb 'wiper', derived from the old French 'esuwier', itself from the Latin 'exsugere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    wipe the sweat
    Remove the sweat from one's forehead.
    essuyer la sueur
    wipe the first scuff marks
    Face the initial difficulties of a situation.
    essuyer les plâtres
    wipe away an affront
    Suffer a humiliation or an affront.
    essuyer un affront

    Related Words

    wipe
    An object used for drying or cleaning.
    essuie
    hand towel
    A towel intended for drying hands.
    essuie-main
    wiping
    The action of wiping or drying.
    essuyage

    Slang Meanings

    Wipe the damage
    After the party, he had to wipe the damage caused by the guests.
    Après la fête, il a dû essuyer les dégâts causés par les invités.
    Wipe cold
    He wiped cold after being rejected.
    Il a essuyé froid après avoir été rejeté.