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    Lavater (en. To wash)

    /la.va.te/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Clean something or oneself with water.
    It is important to wash one's hands before eating.
    Il est important de se lavater les mains avant de manger.
    To do a wash, for example of clothes or laundry.
    She decided to wash her sheets this weekend.
    Elle a décidé de lavater ses draps ce week-end.
    To purify or clean something in a figurative sense.
    He tried to wash away his wrongs by redeeming himself.
    Il a essayé de se lavater de ses fautes en se rachetant.

    Etymology

    Of French origin, related to the act of washing.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    wash one's hands
    Clean hands with water and soap before a meal.
    se lavater les mains
    wash a garment
    Wash a garment to clean it.
    lavater un vêtement
    wash away one's sins
    Make amends for one's mistakes or wrongs.
    lavater ses péchés

    Related Words

    wash
    Liquid substance used for cleaning.
    lave
    clean
    The act of making something clean.
    nettoyer
    purification
    The process of making something pure.
    purification

    Slang Meanings

    To clean something quickly.
    He gave his vehicle a wash before going out.
    Il a fait un lavater de son véhicule avant la sortie.
    To do a quick wash.
    I'm just going to do a quick wash before heading out.
    Je vais juste faire un lavater avant de sortir.