essuyer
French → English
(general) To wipe: to clean or dry something by rubbing with a cloth
Il a utilisé son mouchoir pour essuyer la sueur sur son front.
(English) He used his handkerchief to wipe the sweat from his forehead.
N'oublie pas d'essuyer la vaisselle avant de la ranger dans le placard.
(English) Do not forget to dry the dishes before putting them away in the cupboard.
(metaphor) To endure: to suffer or undergo something unpleasant like a refusal
L'entreprise a dû essuyer de lourdes pertes financières l'année dernière.
(English) The company had to endure heavy financial losses last year.
Le candidat a dû essuyer un refus catégorique après son entretien.
(English) The candidate had to face a flat refusal after his interview.
Entry ID: fr:en:essuyer · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary