French translation of absterge is 
absterge

Meaning of "absterge" in English

"Absterge" is a somewhat archaic English verb that means to cleanse or wipe away impurities or undesired substances. Historically, it was often used in medical or literary contexts to describe the act of purging or purifying, whether it be in a literal sense, such as cleaning a wound, or metaphorically, such as purifying one's conscience. The rarity of its modern usage lends it an air of sophistication and precision, suitable for texts requiring a more formal or old-fashioned tone.

Meaning of "absterge" in French

In French, "absterger" retains a similar meaning to its English counterpart, referring to the act of cleansing or wiping away impurities. It is also considered quite archaic in French, often found in literary or historical texts rather than everyday conversation. The term captures a sense of thoroughness and efficacy in cleansing, typically associated with detailed and careful attention to the removal of undesired elements.

Pronunciation of "absterge" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /əbˈstɜːrdʒ/

Regional variations in pronunciation are minimal due to the word's rarity in contemporary use. It is most commonly pronounced in a way consistent with Standard British or American English, reflecting its historical roots rather than regional dialects.

Pronunciation of "absterge" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /abstɛʁʒe/

Being a lesser-used term, "absterger" does not exhibit significant regional pronunciation variations. It aligns closely with standard French pronunciation norms and classical French literature contexts.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. The doctor used a clean cloth to absterge the wound. (Le médecin a utilisé un chiffon propre pour absterger la plaie.)
2. She tried to absterge her guilt by apologizing to everyone she had wronged. (Elle a essayé d'absterger sa culpabilité en s'excusant auprès de tous ceux qu'elle avait lésés.)
3. The ritual was meant to absterge the spirit from any evil influences. (Le rituel visait à absterger l'esprit de toute influence malveillante.)
4. He used a special solution to absterge the stains from the fabric. (Il a utilisé une solution spéciale pour absterger les taches du tissu.)
5. The artist wanted to absterge any trace of imperfection from his work. (L'artiste voulait absterger toute trace d'imperfection de son œuvre.)
6. To absterge the ancient artifact, experts employed delicate techniques. (Pour absterger l'ancien artéfact, les experts ont employé des techniques délicates.)
7. Meditation helped her absterge the cluttered thoughts from her mind. (La méditation l'a aidée à absterger les pensées encombrées de son esprit.)
8. The chef insisted on absterge the utensils after each use. (Le chef a insisté pour absterger les ustensiles après chaque utilisation.)
9. He wanted to absterge the memory of the disaster from his mind. (Il voulait absterger le souvenir du désastre de son esprit.)
10. They had to absterge the graffiti off the walls before repainting. (Ils ont dû absterger les graffitis des murs avant de repeindre.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "absterge" in English

Synonyms: cleanse, purify, wipe, clean, rinse, scour, scrub, wash, clear, disinfect.

Antonyms: contaminate, dirty, soil, stain, pollute, taint, smear, foul, defile, befoul.

Similar Words: sanitize, sterilize, decontaminate, refine, polish, refresh, launder, purge, expunge, cleanse.

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "absterge" in French

Synonyms: purifier, nettoyer, essuyer, laver, désinfecter, décontaminer.

Antonyms: salir, polluer, tacher, contaminer, souiller.

Similar Words: assainir, épurer, rafraîchir, clarifier, débarrasser.

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