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.