propreté
Cleanliness, the state of being clean.
Propreté is the noun form of clean, describing the state of being free from dirt.
Palavra em 30 segundos
- The state of being clean and free from dirt.
- Refers to both physical hygiene and environmental cleanliness.
- Commonly used in household and urban maintenance contexts.
Summary
Propreté is the noun form of clean, describing the state of being free from dirt.
- The state of being clean and free from dirt.
- Refers to both physical hygiene and environmental cleanliness.
- Commonly used in household and urban maintenance contexts.
Focus on the noun suffix
Remember that words ending in -té are often feminine nouns. Think of it as the state of being 'propre'.
Don't confuse with proper
In English, 'proper' means correct or appropriate. In French, 'propre' means clean, though it can sometimes mean 'own'.
Urban services in France
In France, the municipal department responsible for cleaning streets is often called 'Service de la propreté'.
Exemplos
4 de 4La propreté de cette chambre est irréprochable.
The cleanliness of this room is impeccable.
Le service de propreté passe tous les matins.
The cleaning service comes every morning.
Il faut apprendre la propreté à ton chien.
You need to house-train your dog.
L'analyse porte sur la propreté des installations sanitaires.
The analysis focuses on the cleanliness of sanitary facilities.
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of 'Propreté' as 'Proper-ty' of being clean. If a place has good property, it has good propreté.
Aperçu
Le mot 'propreté' est un nom féminin fondamental en français, dérivé de l'adjectif 'propre'. Il exprime l'absence de souillures, de poussière ou de déchets, que ce soit sur une personne, un objet ou dans un environnement. 2) Modèles d'usage : On l'emploie souvent avec des verbes d'état comme 'être' ou des verbes d'action comme 'maintenir' ou 'assurer'. Par exemple, on dit 'maintenir la propreté des lieux'. Il peut aussi désigner l'apprentissage de l'hygiène chez l'enfant, comme dans l'expression 'l'âge de la propreté'. 3) Contextes courants : Vous entendrez ce mot dans le milieu professionnel (le service de propreté d'une ville), dans la vie domestique (la propreté de la maison) ou dans le domaine de la santé (la propreté des mains). C'est un terme neutre qui s'applique à toutes les sphères de la vie quotidienne. 4) Comparaison : Contrairement à 'hygiène' qui est plus médical ou biologique, 'propreté' est plus visuel et général. 'Nettoyage' désigne l'action, alors que 'propreté' désigne le résultat final ou l'état constant d'un lieu.
Notas de uso
Propreté is a versatile noun used in both formal and informal contexts. It is feminine, so always use 'la' or 'une' before it. It is widely used in public policy and daily household discussions.
Erros comuns
Learners often use the adjective 'propre' instead of the noun 'propreté' in sentences like 'J'aime la propre', which is grammatically incorrect. Always use the noun form for the concept of cleanliness.
Dica de memorização
Think of 'Propreté' as 'Proper-ty' of being clean. If a place has good property, it has good propreté.
Origem da palavra
Derived from the Old French 'propre', coming from the Latin 'proprius', meaning own or characteristic. Over time, it evolved to mean neat or clean.
Contexto cultural
In France, high standards of cleanliness in public spaces and homes are culturally valued. It is a common topic in real estate descriptions and hotel reviews.
Exemplos
La propreté de cette chambre est irréprochable.
everydayThe cleanliness of this room is impeccable.
Le service de propreté passe tous les matins.
formalThe cleaning service comes every morning.
Il faut apprendre la propreté à ton chien.
informalYou need to house-train your dog.
L'analyse porte sur la propreté des installations sanitaires.
academicThe analysis focuses on the cleanliness of sanitary facilities.
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
Âge de la propreté
Potty-training age
Faire la propreté
To clean up
Frequentemente confundido com
Nettoyage is the active process of cleaning, while propreté is the resulting state of being clean.
Padrões gramaticais
Focus on the noun suffix
Remember that words ending in -té are often feminine nouns. Think of it as the state of being 'propre'.
Don't confuse with proper
In English, 'proper' means correct or appropriate. In French, 'propre' means clean, though it can sometimes mean 'own'.
Urban services in France
In France, the municipal department responsible for cleaning streets is often called 'Service de la propreté'.
Teste-se
Complétez la phrase suivante.
Il est important de maintenir la ___ de la cuisine.
Le nom est nécessaire après l'article défini 'la'.
Pontuação: /1
Perguntas frequentes
4 perguntasLa propreté est l'état visible de ce qui est propre, tandis que l'hygiène concerne les pratiques de santé pour éviter les maladies.
Oui, on parle de la propreté corporelle d'une personne, ce qui signifie qu'elle est propre et soignée.
C'est l'étape du développement de l'enfant où il apprend à contrôler ses besoins naturels et à aller aux toilettes seul.
C'est un mot du langage courant, utilisé aussi bien dans la vie quotidienne que dans des contextes administratifs ou professionnels.
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