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

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

enlever, effacer

remove (something) by rubbing

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

essuyage, coup d'essuyage

an act or instance of wiping

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