Also means
to launder (money)
Usage Note
Blanchir covers a wide range: physically whitening (hair goes white — ses cheveux ont blanchi), culinary blanching (blanchir des légumes), and financial money-laundering (blanchir de l'argent). The noun blanchiment is the standard term for money-laundering in legal and journalistic French.
Examples
"Il faut blanchir les haricots avant de les cuire."
Natural Translation
You must blanch the beans before cooking them.
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