French · Home, Clothes & Daily Life
"Washing machine" in French: machine à laver
la machine à laver
Note: also: le lave-linge
Washing machine in French is la machine à laver, feminine. Keep the whole phrase. Le lave-linge is a synonym, but this page teaches machine à laver.
Shared apartment
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How to pronounce machine à laver
Say it
lah ma-SHEEN ah la-VAY
/la ma.ʃin a la.ve/
Machine: ma-SHEEN. À laver: ah la-VAY. Together: lah ma-SHEEN ah la-VAY.
"Washing machine" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la machine à laver | the washing machine Default phrase. | Default phrase. |
| mettre une machine à laver | to put on a wash Start a cycle. | Start a cycle. |
| la machine à laver est pleine | the washing machine is full Flatmate chat. | Flatmate chat. |
| programme de la machine à laver | washer cycle Settings. | Settings. |
How to use machine à laver in real life
- 1Shared apartment
La machine à laver est libre à 19 h.
The washing machine is free at 7 p.m.
Full phrase.
- 2Broken appliance
Notre machine à laver fuit encore.
Our washing machine is leaking again.
Problem report.
- 3Instructions for a guest
Appuie sur Start — la machine à laver fait le reste.
Press Start—the washing machine does the rest.
How-to.
Mistakes English speakers make with machine à laver
Incorrect: La washing machine tourne.
Correct: La machine à laver tourne.
Use the French phrase.
Incorrect: Le lave-linge only — skip machine à laver.
Correct: La machine à laver.
Lave-linge exists; this headword is machine à laver.
Good to know
Many French rentals include a machine à laver in the kitchen or bathroom. Laveries still matter in dense cities. Cycles are often labeled coton, synthétique, and 30° — energy talk is common.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Negotiating laundry turns
ChatPal
Tu utilises la machine à laver ce soir ?
Are you using the washing machine tonight?
You
Oui — la machine à laver jusqu'à 21 h.
Yes—the washing machine until 9.
ChatPal
OK. J'attends. Merci de vider le tambour.
OK. I'll wait. Thanks for emptying the drum.
You
Promis. Je mets un timer.
Promise. I'll set a timer.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Washing machine" in French
How do you say washing machine in French?
La machine à laver.
Is lave-linge also used?
Yes, but this page teaches machine à laver.
Is it feminine?
Yes: la machine à laver.
How do you pronounce it?
ma-SHEEN ah la-VAY.
Learn a word, then use it out loud
- Step 1: See it in context
- Step 2: Say it out loud
- Step 3: Get feedback
- Step 4: Use it in real scenarios
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