rincer

rinse, wash out

verb ren-SEH Rare

Usage Note

Rincer is used in everyday domestic contexts — rincer la vaisselle (rinse the dishes), se rincer les cheveux (rinse one's hair). The informal phrase se rincer l'oeil means 'to get an eyeful' (to ogle). Like all verbs in -cer, it takes a cedilla before a/o: nous rincions.

Examples

"Rince bien les légumes avant de les couper."

Natural Translation

Rinse the vegetables well before cutting them.

Related Words

Explore French by topic

FrenchNow

Passé Composé vs Imparfait: When to Use Each

Passé composé tells the story; imparfait paints the scene. Use this 2-second flowchart, trigger words, and paired examples to pick the right French tense.

June 3, 2026 6 min read

FrenchNow

How to Say "I Miss You" in French (Without Errors)

"I miss you" in French is Tu me manques, not Je te manque. Learn the subject-flip behind manquer so you never text the opposite of what you mean.

June 4, 2026 6 min read

FrenchNow

French Numbers 1 to 100: Count With Confidence

French numbers 1 to 100 in one complete chart, with pronunciation, the et-un rule, hyphens, and the four-twenties system explained so you can count anywhere.

June 4, 2026 6 min read

FrenchNow

How to Pronounce the French R (Step by Step)

The French R is a back-of-the-throat sound, not a rolled R. Learn the exact tongue position and a step-by-step drill to build it from sounds you already make.

June 4, 2026 6 min read