propre
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clean, unsoiled, own, particular, suitable
/pʁɔpʁ/
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Free of dirt, uniquely belonging, or well suited to a purpose.
Examples
Elle a sa propre chambre.
She has her own room.
Je cherche une chemise propre.
I am looking for a clean shirt.
Ce tissu est propre à la couture.
This fabric is suitable for sewing.
Il est propre à diriger l’équipe.
He is fit to lead the team.
J’ai entendu ses propres mots.
I heard his own words.
Similar words
net
approprié
particulier
personnel
adapté
immaculé
Meanings
Examples
La cuisine est propre.
The kitchen is clean.
Lave-toi les mains pour qu’elles soient propres.
Wash your hands so they are clean.
Je cherche une chemise propre.
I am looking for a clean shirt.
Cette voiture roule avec une énergie plus propre.
This car runs on cleaner energy.
Le sol est enfin propre.
The floor is finally clean.
Examples
Elle a sa propre chambre.
She has her own room.
J’ai entendu ses propres mots.
I heard his own words.
Chacun apporte son propre repas.
Everyone brings their own meal.
Cette coutume est propre à la région.
This custom is specific to the region.
Il a trouvé son propre chemin.
He found his own way.
Examples
Ce tissu est propre à la couture.
This fabric is suitable for sewing.
Ce moment n’est pas propre à une discussion.
This is not a suitable time for a discussion.
Elle cherche un mot propre à décrire la scène.
She is looking for a word apt to describe the scene.
Cette salle est propre à accueillir le public.
This room is suitable for receiving the public.
Il est propre à diriger l’équipe.
He is fit to lead the team.
Etymology
From Latin proprius, “one’s own”; the clean sense developed separately in French usage.
FAQ
It may mean clean, one’s own or suitable.
Does it always mean clean?
No. Ma propre voiture means my own car.
Does word order change the meaning?
Yes. Ma voiture propre means my clean car.
Can it describe low pollution?
Yes. Énergie propre is cleaner energy.
Is propre masculine or feminine?
The singular form propre is the same for both genders.
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