French Word · Intermediate
essuyer
to wipe, to wipe down
Pronunciation: /e.sɥi.je/
Meaning
to wipe, to wipe down
Example
A peine nommé, il a essuyé un tweet raciste d'un autre élu.
He had barely been appointed when he was the target of a racist tweet by another representative.
Practice tips
- Practice essuyer out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this French word is for intermediate-level learners.