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iron

/ˈaɪən/

An iron is a small household appliance with a flat, heated metal base. It is used to press clothes and remove wrinkles to make them look neat and smooth.

Exemples

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1

I need to use the iron to smooth out my shirt before the party.

I need to use the tool that gets hot to make my shirt flat before the party.

2

The hotel provides an iron and an ironing board in the closet for all guests.

The hotel gives guests a device to press clothes and a table to do it on.

3

Is the iron still hot? I want to do my jeans quickly.

Is the clothes-presser still warm? I want to fix my pants fast.

Famille de mots

Nom
iron
Verb
iron
Adjectif
ironed
Apparenté
ironing
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Astuce mémo

Think of 'Iron Man' pressing his metal suit with a giant 'iron' to make it shiny.

Quiz rapide

The shirt is very wrinkled; please use the ___ to make it smooth.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : iron

Exemples

1

I need to use the iron to smooth out my shirt before the party.

everyday

I need to use the tool that gets hot to make my shirt flat before the party.

2

The hotel provides an iron and an ironing board in the closet for all guests.

formal

The hotel gives guests a device to press clothes and a table to do it on.

3

Is the iron still hot? I want to do my jeans quickly.

informal

Is the clothes-presser still warm? I want to fix my pants fast.

4

The invention of the electric iron revolutionized domestic labor in the 20th century.

academic

Creating the electric clothes-presser changed housework significantly during the 1900s.

5

Please ensure the iron is unplugged before you leave the office showroom.

business

Make sure the clothing press is disconnected from electricity before leaving.

Famille de mots

Nom
iron
Verb
iron
Adjectif
ironed
Apparenté
ironing

Collocations courantes

steam iron an iron that uses water vapor
ironing board the long table used for ironing
hot iron an iron that has reached a high temperature
travel iron a small iron used when going on trips
electric iron an iron powered by electricity

Phrases Courantes

iron out the problems

to solve small difficulties

an iron fist

strict or harsh control (metaphorical)

strike while the iron is hot

take action while the situation is good

Souvent confondu avec

iron vs iron (metal)

The same word is used for the chemical element/metal; context tells you if it is the tool or the material.

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Notes d'usage

When talking about the home appliance, 'iron' is a countable noun. You can say 'I bought a new iron.'

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Erreurs courantes

Learners sometimes use 'iron' for the activity. Use 'the ironing' for the task and 'the iron' for the tool.

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Astuce mémo

Think of 'Iron Man' pressing his metal suit with a giant 'iron' to make it shiny.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Old English word 'isern', referring to the metal the tool was originally made of.

Modèles grammaticaux

Countable noun: an iron / two irons Verb: to iron something (e.g., I iron my pants) Compound noun: ironing board
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Contexte culturel

In many cultures, ironing is a standard part of laundry care to ensure professional and neat appearance.

Quiz rapide

The shirt is very wrinkled; please use the ___ to make it smooth.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : iron

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