balayer
to sweep
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/ba.le.je/
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Cultural Note
Many French homes have tiled or hardwood floors rather than carpeting, making sweeping and mopping more common than vacuuming. A 'balai' (broom) is a household essential.
📝 Example Sentences
Il faut balayer la cuisine après le dîner.
We need to sweep the kitchen after dinner.
Elle balaie le devant de la maison chaque matin.
She sweeps the front of the house every morning.