French Expression · Advanced
laver la gourde à la main
wash the water bottle by hand
Pronunciation: laver la gourde à la main
Meaning
A natural French expression used to convey: wash the water bottle by hand.
Example
Lave la gourde à la main avec un goupillon.
Wash the water bottle by hand with a bottle brush.
Practice tips
- Practice laver la gourde à la main 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 expression is for advanced-level learners.