se brosser les dents
to brush one's teeth
Beginner Phrase
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Pronunciation
/sə bʁɔ.se le dɑ̃/
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Cultural Note
French dental hygiene habits have improved greatly over the decades. The phrase uses the reflexive construction with a definite article ('les dents') rather than a possessive, which is typical for body parts in French.
📝 Example Sentences
N'oublie pas de te brosser les dents avant de dormir.
Don't forget to brush your teeth before sleeping.
Les enfants se brossent les dents trois fois par jour.
The children brush their teeth three times a day.