C'est propre
It's clean
Phrase in 30 Seconds
Use 'C'est propre' to confirm that a place, object, or even a situation is clean and tidy.
- Means: It is clean / That is tidy.
- Used in: Checking hotel rooms, finishing chores, or praising a job well done.
- Don't confuse: 'Propre' means 'clean' after a noun, but 'own' before a noun.
Explanation at your level:
मतलब
Used to describe something that is free from dirt.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
The French take great pride in 'les arts de la table'. A table that is not 'propre' is a major faux pas in hosting. In Quebec, 'propre' can sometimes be used to describe someone who is well-dressed or 'sharp', similar to the English 'clean-cut'. In some regions, 'propre' is used as a high-level slang compliment for anything that is cool or impressive, even more frequently than in France.
The Position Rule
Always remember: BAGS adjectives usually go before, but 'propre' changes meaning based on position. Own = Before, Clean = After.
Don't over-slang
While 'C'est propre' is safe, 'C'est carré' might sound too young in a professional meeting.
मतलब
Used to describe something that is free from dirt.
The Position Rule
Always remember: BAGS adjectives usually go before, but 'propre' changes meaning based on position. Own = Before, Clean = After.
Don't over-slang
While 'C'est propre' is safe, 'C'est carré' might sound too young in a professional meeting.
खुद को परखो
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.
J'ai lavé la voiture. Maintenant, ________.
After washing a car, it becomes clean (propre).
Match the phrase to the situation.
You see a perfectly executed dance move.
In a figurative sense, 'propre' means well-executed or neat.
Which sentence means 'My own house'?
Select the correct French translation.
'Propre' before the noun means 'own'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Tu as fini le ménage ? B: Oui, ________.
The context of 'le ménage' (cleaning) leads to the result of being 'propre'.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
The Two Faces of Propre
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
6 सवालNo, 'propre' already ends in an 'e', so it is the same for both masculine and feminine.
Yes, 'Il est propre' can mean he is clean (hygiene) or, for a child, that they are potty-trained.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your friends.
The opposite is 'sale' (dirty).
You can say 'C'est impeccable' or 'C'est nickel'.
Yes, 'le sens propre' means the literal sense of a word.
संबंधित मुहावरे
C'est nickel
synonymIt's perfect/spotless
C'est sale
contrastIt's dirty
C'est net
similarIt's clear/sharp
कहाँ इस्तेमाल करें
Checking into an Airbnb
Voyageur: L'appartement est comment ?
Ami: C'est propre et bien situé.
Watching a football match
Fan 1: Regarde ce tacle !
Fan 2: Ouais, c'est propre. Pas de faute.
After doing chores
Enfant: Maman, j'ai fini ma chambre.
Maman: Ah oui, c'est propre ! Merci.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Think of 'PROPER'. A 'proper' room is a 'propre' room.
Visual Association
Imagine a sparkling white plate reflecting the sun. The shine represents the 'propre' state.
Rhyme
Pour que ce soit beau, il faut que ce soit propre et sans défaut.
Story
A chef is about to serve a meal. He looks at the plate, wipes a tiny smudge away, smiles, and says 'C'est propre'. The meal is now perfect.
Word Web
चैलेंज
Go through your house and identify three things that are 'propres' and three things that are 'sales' (dirty).
In Other Languages
Está limpio
Spanish distinguishes between 'ser' and 'estar', whereas French uses 'c'est'.
Das ist sauber
German pronunciation of 'sauber' is very different from 'propre'.
きれい (Kirei)
Kirei implies beauty, while propre focuses more on the absence of dirt.
نظيف (Nazif)
Arabic uses different roots for 'own' and 'clean', avoiding the French confusion.
It's clean
English doesn't change the meaning of 'clean' based on its position relative to the noun.
Easily Confused
Learners think it means 'My clean hand'.
If 'propre' is before the noun, it's 'own'. If after, it's 'clean'.
Using 'propre' to mean 'I understand'.
Use 'clair' for ideas, 'propre' for objects.
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल (6)
No, 'propre' already ends in an 'e', so it is the same for both masculine and feminine.
Yes, 'Il est propre' can mean he is clean (hygiene) or, for a child, that they are potty-trained.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your friends.
The opposite is 'sale' (dirty).
You can say 'C'est impeccable' or 'C'est nickel'.
Yes, 'le sens propre' means the literal sense of a word.
