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"Clean" in French: propre
propre
Clean as an adjective in French is propre. La cuisine est propre means the kitchen is clean. Propre also means own (mes propres affaires). The verb to clean is nettoyer.
After chores
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How to pronounce propre
Say it
PRO-pruh
/pʁɔpʁ/
Propre: PRO-pruh. Both syllables short; final e light.
"Clean" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| propre | clean Adjective. | Adjective. |
| tout propre | nice and clean After cleaning. | After cleaning. |
| pas propre | not clean / dirty Negative. | Negative. |
| nettoyer | to clean The verb (different entry). | The verb (different entry). |
How to use propre in real life
- 1After chores
La salle de bain est enfin propre.
The bathroom is finally clean.
Est propre.
- 2Hotel
Les draps sont propres et frais.
The sheets are clean and fresh.
Propres plural.
- 3Kids
Garde tes mains propres avant le goûter.
Keep your hands clean before snack.
Propres.
Mistakes English speakers make with propre
Incorrect: La chambre est clean.
Correct: La chambre est propre.
Use propre, not English clean.
Incorrect: Je propre la table.
Correct: Je nettoie la table. / La table est propre.
Propre is the adjective; the verb is nettoyer.
Good to know
Propre like "own" appears in mon propre choix. Context separates clean vs own. Nettoyage is cleaning as a service; properness compliments often use bien rangé too.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Checking a rental flat
ChatPal
L'appart est propre, tu trouves ?
The flat is clean, don't you think?
You
Oui, très propre pour une location.
Yes, very clean for a rental.
ChatPal
On prend des photos ?
Shall we take photos?
You
Oui, bonne idée.
Yes, good idea.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Clean" in French
How do you say clean in French?
Propre (adjective).
How do you say to clean?
Nettoyer — a different verb entry.
Does propre mean own too?
Yes: mon propre appartement.
How do you pronounce propre?
PRO-pruh.
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