propre
clean; own
Beginner Adjective
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Pronunciation
/pʁɔpʁ/
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Cultural Note
The word 'propre' changes meaning based on position: before the noun it means 'own' (ma propre maison = my own house), after the noun it means 'clean' (une maison propre = a clean house). This distinction is a classic French grammar point.
📝 Example Sentences
La maison est toujours très propre.
The house is always very clean.
Mets des draps propres sur le lit.
Put clean sheets on the bed.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine | propre |
| masculine | propre |
| feminine_plural | propres |
| masculine_plural | propres |