wipe

US /waɪp/
UK /waɪp/
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1.

essuyer, nettoyer

clean or dry (something) by rubbing with a cloth, a piece of paper, or one's hand

:
She wiped the counter with a damp cloth.
Elle a essuyé le comptoir avec un chiffon humide.
Please wipe your feet before coming inside.
Veuillez essuyer vos pieds avant d'entrer.
2.

enlever, effacer

remove (something) by rubbing

:
He wiped the sweat from his brow.
Il a essuyé la sueur de son front.
The tears were wiped away by her mother.
Les larmes furent essuyées par sa mère.
1.

essuyage, coup d'essuyage

an act or instance of wiping

:
Give the table a quick wipe.
Donne un coup d'essuyage rapide à la table.
He gave his hands a quick wipe on his trousers.
Il a donné un rapide coup d'essuyage à ses mains sur son pantalon.