معنی
To clean one's hands with soap and water.
زمینه فرهنگی
In France, the 'bise' was traditionally preceded by a quick check of hygiene. During the COVID-19 pandemic, 'se laver les mains' became a national mantra, appearing on every TV channel and radio station. In Quebec, hygiene is often discussed with a mix of North American pragmatism and French linguistic roots. You might hear 'se laver les mains' used interchangeably with 'se nettoyer les mains'. In many West African Francophone cultures, washing hands is a communal ritual before eating from a shared platter (le bol). A bowl of water is often passed around. Belgian French uses the phrase identically to France, but the emphasis on hygiene in public schools is particularly strong, with specific 'lavabos' dedicated to this purpose.
The 'En' Rule
When you want to say 'I wash my hands of IT', the 'it' is always 'en' in French.
No Possessives
Never say 'mes mains'. It's the most common mistake for English speakers.
معنی
To clean one's hands with soap and water.
The 'En' Rule
When you want to say 'I wash my hands of IT', the 'it' is always 'en' in French.
No Possessives
Never say 'mes mains'. It's the most common mistake for English speakers.
Imperative Form
Remember the hyphen in 'Lave-toi les mains !'
خودت رو بسنج
Fill in the missing reflexive pronoun and article.
Je ___ lave ___ mains.
In French, we use 'me' for 'I' and 'les' for body parts.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct past tense form:
The past participle 'lavé' does not agree when the direct object 'les mains' follows the verb.
Complete the dialogue with the correct figurative form.
A: Tu as vu le problème avec le contrat ? B: Oui, mais je ___.
'Je m'en lave les mains' is the correct way to say 'I wash my hands of it'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are at a friend's house and want to clean your hands before eating.
This is the polite way to ask for permission to use the sink.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
بانک تمرین
4 تمرینهاJe ___ lave ___ mains.
In French, we use 'me' for 'I' and 'les' for body parts.
Choose the correct past tense form:
The past participle 'lavé' does not agree when the direct object 'les mains' follows the verb.
A: Tu as vu le problème avec le contrat ? B: Oui, mais je ___.
'Je m'en lave les mains' is the correct way to say 'I wash my hands of it'.
Situation: You are at a friend's house and want to clean your hands before eating.
This is the polite way to ask for permission to use the sink.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
10 سوالIn French, body parts are viewed as part of the self, not external possessions. The reflexive 'me' already tells us whose hands they are.
No, it's neutral and can be used in any context, from a doctor's office to a playground.
It means to refuse responsibility for something, similar to 'washing your hands of it' in English.
No, because 'les mains' is a direct object that comes after the verb.
Yes, but 'laver' is much more common for hands. 'Nettoyer' sounds more like 'cleaning' a surface.
Use 'Lavez-vous les mains !'
Yes, 'se décrasser les paluches' is very informal slang.
It's a pronoun that stands for the situation or thing you are distancing yourself from.
Yes, it is a universal French expression.
In French health campaigns, they say 'pendant 20 secondes'.
عبارات مرتبط
Se rincer les mains
similarTo rinse hands with water only.
Se frotter les mains
similarTo rub one's hands.
Avoir les mains propres
builds onTo have clean hands.
Passer la main
contrastTo hand over a task.
Mettre la main à la pâte
contrastTo help out / get involved.
