Propreté (en. Cleanliness)
[pʁo.pʁe.te]
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
The state of what is clean, absence of dirt.
The cleanliness of the city is remarkable.
La propreté de la ville est remarquable.
Quality of a person who cares about hygiene and order.
Her cleanliness is an example for everyone.
Sa propreté est un exemple pour tous.
Character of what is clear and neat.
The clarity of his ideas is appreciated in this discussion.
La propreté de ses idées est appréciée dans cette discussion.
Etymology
From Latin 'proprius', meaning 'clean' or 'neat'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
cleanliness of places
Respect for hygiene in a given space.
propreté des lieux
keep cleanliness
Ensuring that something remains clean.
garder la propreté
have a sense of cleanliness
Being attentive to personal hygiene.
avoir un sens de la propreté
impeccable cleanliness
Flawless cleanliness, perfectly clean.
propreté irréprochable
Related Words
clean
That which is free from dirt.
propre
neat
That which is in order, without disorder.
net
hygiene
A set of practices aimed at maintaining cleanliness.
hygiène
Slang Meanings
To have style and be well-groomed.
He is always clean, even on casual days.
Il est toujours propre, même en journée décontractée.
To be very neat or orderly.
His room is always clean, it's impressive.
Sa chambre est toujours propre, c'est impressionnant.