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    Saleté (en. Dirt)

    /sa.le.te/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    State of dirtiness.
    The dirt on the floor is unacceptable.
    La saleté sur le sol est inacceptable.
    A blow of dirt or filth.
    There is dirt on the window that needs to be cleaned.
    Il y a une saleté sur la fenêtre qui doit être nettoyée.
    Immoral or degrading character.
    The dirts of the world show the need for purification.
    Les saletés du monde montrent le besoin de purification.

    Etymology

    Derived from the word 'dirty' with the suffix '-ness', forming a noun.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    public dirt
    State of insufficient cleanliness in public spaces.
    saleté publique
    moral dirt
    Behavior or attitude deemed immoral.
    saleté morale
    to live in dirt
    To have a chaotic or neglected lifestyle.
    vivre dans la saleté

    Related Words

    dirty
    Who is covered in dirt.
    sale
    clean
    To make something clean.
    nettoyer
    cleanliness
    State of being clean, free from dirt.
    propreté

    Slang Meanings

    Dirt used to refer to a messy situation.
    This cartoon is filled with dirt and chaos.
    Ce dessin animé est rempli de saleté et de chaos.
    Dirt as a pejorative term to designate something inappropriate.
    It's a dirty joke!
    C'est une saleté de plaisanterie!