A1 verb Neutre #4,503 le plus courant

clean

/kliːn/

To remove dirt, marks, or unwanted substances from a place or object. It often involves using water, soap, or tools like brushes to make something tidy and hygienic.

Exemples

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1

I clean my bedroom every Saturday morning.

I tidy and wash my sleeping area every Saturday morning.

2

Employees are required to clean their workstations before leaving.

Staff must ensure their desks are free of dirt before they go home.

3

Let's clean this place up before Mom gets home.

Let's tidy this area before our mother arrives.

Famille de mots

Nom
cleaner
Verb
clean
Adverbe
cleanly
Adjectif
clean
Apparenté
cleanliness
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Astuce mémo

Think of a LEAN person using a broom to CLEAN a room.

Quiz rapide

Can you please help me ___ the kitchen after dinner?

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : clean

Exemples

1

I clean my bedroom every Saturday morning.

everyday

I tidy and wash my sleeping area every Saturday morning.

2

Employees are required to clean their workstations before leaving.

formal

Staff must ensure their desks are free of dirt before they go home.

3

Let's clean this place up before Mom gets home.

informal

Let's tidy this area before our mother arrives.

4

The laboratory technicians must clean the glass slides to prevent contamination.

academic

The scientists must wash the equipment to avoid spreading bacteria.

5

The cleaning crew will clean the lobby every evening after business hours.

business

The janitors will remove dirt from the entrance hall every night.

Famille de mots

Nom
cleaner
Verb
clean
Adverbe
cleanly
Adjectif
clean
Apparenté
cleanliness

Collocations courantes

clean the house to tidy and wash the entire home
clean the windows to remove dirt from glass surfaces
clean up a mess to fix a dirty or untidy situation
clean thoroughly to clean very carefully and completely
clean the kitchen to wash surfaces and dishes in the cooking area

Phrases Courantes

clean as a whistle

perfectly clean or very honest

a clean break

a complete and sudden separation

keep it clean

to avoid using bad language or breaking rules

Souvent confondu avec

clean vs wash

Wash usually implies using water, while clean is a general term for removing dirt with any method.

clean vs clear

Clear means to remove objects from a space, while clean means to remove dirt from the surfaces.

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Notes d'usage

Clean is a very versatile verb used for any task involving the removal of dirt. It is frequently paired with the particle 'up' (clean up) when referring to tidying a room or a mess.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often use the adjective 'clean' when they mean the verb, saying 'I am clean the room' instead of 'I am cleaning the room'.

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Astuce mémo

Think of a LEAN person using a broom to CLEAN a room.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Old English word 'clæne', which originally meant 'pure' or 'clear'.

Modèles grammaticaux

Regular verb: clean (base), cleaned (past), cleaning (present participle) Transitive verb: usually requires an object (e.g., 'clean the floor') Phrasal verb: 'clean up' is used for general tidying
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Contexte culturel

In many cultures, 'spring cleaning' is a common tradition of thoroughly cleaning a home at the beginning of the spring season.

Quiz rapide

Can you please help me ___ the kitchen after dinner?

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : clean

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A1

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basement

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balcony

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porch

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drawer

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fridge

A1

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stove

A1

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microwave

A1

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washing machine

A1

A washing machine is a large household appliance used to wash clothes, towels, and linens automatically. It uses water, detergent, and mechanical action to clean fabrics during different timed cycles.

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