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How do you say "clean" in French?
propre
In French, "clean" is propre.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'PROH-pruh'. Both syllables are clear and distinct, with light stress on the first.
Grammar notes
Propre is masculine singular. Feminine is propre (same spelling). Plurals are propres for all genders. Propre means both clean and own when used differently.
Example sentence
Cette chambre est très propre.
This room is very clean.
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How to remember propre
Proper English is similar. Think of a clean, proper appearance and you'll remember this word.
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Questions about propre
How do you say "clean" in French?
In French, "clean" is propre. It is a noun.
How is propre written in French?
propre is written using the standard French script.
How is propre used in a sentence?
Use propre as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Cette chambre est très propre. (This room is very clean.).
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