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    Linges (en. Linens)

    /lɛ̃ʒ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A set of fabrics used for drying, covering, or in a household context.
    She bought new linens for the house.
    Elle a acheté de nouveaux linges pour la maison.
    Clean garments or bedding that is used.
    The bed linens are being washed.
    Les linges de lit sont en cours de lavage.
    Fabrics used in personal care.
    Medical linens must be sterilized.
    Les linges médicaux doivent être stérilisés.

    Etymology

    From the Latin ‘linum’, which means ‘flax’.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    change the linens
    To replace worn fabrics or clothing with clean ones.
    changer les linges
    dirty linen
    Fabrics or garments that require washing.
    linge sale
    do the laundry
    To wash clothes and fabrics.
    faire le linge

    Related Words

    towel
    Fabric used for drying or as a tablecloth.
    serviette
    sheet
    Fabric used for the bed.
    drap
    dishcloth
    Fabric used for wiping or cleaning.
    torchon

    Slang Meanings

    Disorganized linens
    He left his linens in disarray in the room.
    Il a laissé ses linges en désordre dans la chambre.
    Doing the laundry
    I need to do my laundry this weekend.
    Il faut faire son linge ce week-end.