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Essuier

Noun (singular: essuier)

Definition: A French term for a towel or cloth used for wiping or drying.

Example: I grabbed an essuier from the kitchen counter to dry my hands.

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Verb (infinitive: essuier)

Definition: To wipe or clean using a towel or cloth.

Example: Please essuier the spilled milk off the table before it stains.

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Adjective (masculine: essuier / feminine: essuière)

Definition: Describing something that is used for wiping or drying purposes.

Example: The essuier cloth is soft and absorbent.

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Local Usage

In certain regions, especially in Southern France, essuier may refer more specifically to a small hand towel used for drying dishes or hands in a kitchen setting.

Example: The local tradition in Provence is to always keep a decorative essuier hanging by the kitchen sink.

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