🇫🇷French Source WordCode: FR

Appareil de nettoyage

Pronunciation / Transliteration: apɛʁɛj də netwaj

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Cleaning Device/ˈkliː.nɪŋ dɪˈvaɪs/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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🇫🇷 Example Sentence in French:

"L'aspirateur est un appareil de nettoyage courant."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A tool or machine used to remove dirt, dust, or impurities from surfaces.

    "The vacuum cleaner is a popular cleaning device in many households."
  2. 2

    Any apparatus designed for the purpose of cleaning.

    "Robotic cleaning devices are becoming increasingly common in modern homes."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'cleaning' originates from the Old English 'clæne', meaning 'pure' or 'free from dirt', while 'device' comes from the Latin 'divisus', meaning 'to divide or separate'. Over time, 'cleaning device' has evolved to refer specifically to tools or machines designed for cleaning purposes.

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