brosser
French → English
(hygiene) To brush: to clean, tidy, or smooth something using a brush, such as teeth or hair.
Il est recommandé de se brosser les dents trois fois par jour après les repas.
(English) It is recommended to brush your teeth three times a day after meals.
Elle doit brosser son chien régulièrement pour enlever les poils morts.
(English) She must brush her dog regularly to remove dead hair.
(figurative) To sketch: to give a brief or general description of a situation, person, or landscape; to outline.
Le journaliste a brossé un portrait peu flatteur du nouveau maire dans son article.
(English) The journalist sketched an unflattering portrait of the new mayor in his article.
L'expert a brossé un aperçu rapide de la situation économique actuelle.
(English) The expert gave a quick overview of the current economic situation.
Entry ID: fr:en:brosser · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary