repasser la chemise encore humide

Meaning

A natural French expression used to convey: iron the shirt while slightly damp.

Example

Repasse la chemise encore humide pour lisser les plis.

Iron the shirt while slightly damp to smooth the creases.

Practice tips

• Practice repasser la chemise encore humide 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.

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