faire la vaisselle

to do the dishes

Beginner Phrase
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Pronunciation

/fɛʁ la vɛ.sɛl/

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Cultural Note

Despite the rise of dishwashers, many French households still wash dishes by hand, especially in older apartments. 'Faire la vaisselle' is one of the most common household chores discussed in daily conversation.

📝 Example Sentences

C'est ton tour de faire la vaisselle.

It's your turn to do the dishes.

On fait la vaisselle après chaque repas.

We do the dishes after every meal.

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