French · BeginnerJe fais la lessiveI Do the Laundry

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00:00Intro
Hello everyone and welcome! Hi Léo, how are you?
Hi Emma! I'm doing well, thanks. And you?
Super well! Do your clothes smell clean today?
Haha, not really. On Sunday, I did the laundry too late.
Too late? You often wait until the last moment!
That is not always true. Only on Sunday, sometimes.
Ah ah! So your red socks know the machine well.
Stop it a bit. My socks are very well behaved, thanks.
Today, we talk about a simple action: laundry at home.
It is useful every week. Everyone washes their clothes.
We learn six simple phrases for doing laundry.
Today, we learn six very useful expressions.
The first phrase is: je fais la lessive.
The second phrase is: je mets le linge dans la machine.
The third phrase is: je mets de la lessive.
The fourth phrase is: je lance la machine.
The fifth phrase is: je sors le linge.
And the sixth phrase is: j'étends le linge.
Six clear phrases for a Sunday at home.
Before the explanations, let's listen to a short story.
It is an example for learning. Not a real panic at your place.
Okay. We imagine a Sunday in Toulouse together.
To understand well, let's take a concrete situation. Imagine a Sunday in Toulouse.
This is an example. We imagine the scene together.
It is Sunday morning. A man is in his small laundry room.
The laundry room is the small room for doing laundry.
A big yellow basket is full. It is the laundry basket.
In the example, this man has a lot of dirty laundry.
He mixes everything: white shirts and one red sock.
I often put colors aside. It is safer.
I do not agree. With cold water, sometimes it is possible.
No, Emma. Red and white, never together!
Haha, agreed about the red. Your socks are dangerous.
In the example, he does not listen. He opens the machine.
He pushes all the laundry in without looking.
He separates nothing. The red sock goes in with the white clothes.
Oh no. That sock is going to change everything.
He pours in too much detergent. Way too much!
The machine starts. A lot of foam appears.
The foam is water with a lot of bubbles.
The foam comes out onto the terracotta floor. Oh no!
The terracotta floor is the orange floor of the house.
The man opens the door. His shirts are not white anymore.
They are a little pink. He is not happy.
He takes the laundry out. He separates the red and the white clothes.
Later, the sun is out on the balcony.
He hangs the laundry. The shirts dry. It is better.
In the end, he understands: separating clothes is important.
Now, we are going to look at each phrase more closely.
Perfect. Let's go through the phrases of the day, one by one.
Let's discover our phrase of the day together: je fais la lessive.
On Sunday morning, I do the laundry. The French phrase is “je fais la lessive.”
That means: you wash your clothes at home. The French phrase is “je fais la lessive.”
With the machine. It is a simple action every week. The French phrase is “je fais la lessive.”
Pay attention to the word lessive. We hear the s sound very clearly. The complete phrase is “je fais la lessive.”
In English, it is “I do the laundry.” The French phrase is “je fais la lessive.”
We also say: you do the laundry, or we do the laundry. The basic phrase is “je fais la lessive.”
Let's move to our second phrase: je mets le linge dans la machine.
At my place, I put the laundry in the machine without pushing too much. The French phrase is “je mets le linge dans la machine.”
That means: you put the clothes in the machine. The French phrase is “je mets le linge dans la machine.”
Not all in a ball. We open each piece of clothing properly.
In English, it is “I put the laundry in the machine.” The French phrase is “je mets le linge dans la machine.”
Our third phrase is simple: je mets de la lessive.
Be careful. Here, lessive is the product in the bottle. The French phrase is “je mets de la lessive.”
As you just said: it is not the action. It is the product. The French phrase is “je mets de la lessive.”
So I put in detergent. One small cap, no more. The French phrase is “je mets de la lessive.”
A cap is just a little bit of product. The French phrase is “je mets de la lessive.”
In English, it is “I put in detergent.” The French phrase is “je mets de la lessive.”
In the story, the man puts in too much product. Bad idea.
Let's move to the fourth phrase: je lance la machine.
When the door is closed, I start the machine. The French phrase is “je lance la machine.”
That means: you start the wash. You press the button. The French phrase is “je lance la machine.”
A simple program. Not too hot for colors.
In English, it is “I start the machine.” The French phrase is “je lance la machine.”
Our fifth phrase is: je sors le linge.
After the wash, I take the laundry out right away. The French phrase is “je sors le linge.”
That means: you take the clothes out of the machine. The French phrase is “je sors le linge.”
Not one hour later. Otherwise, it is not good.
In English, it is “I take the laundry out.” The French phrase is “je sors le linge.”
Finally, our sixth phrase: j'étends le linge.
With the sun, I hang the laundry on the balcony. The French phrase is “j'étends le linge.”
That means: you put the clothes outside to dry. The French phrase is “j'étends le linge.”
On a line, with the air and the sun.
In English, it is “I hang the laundry.” The French phrase is “j'étends le linge.”
Shall we make a little list together for Sunday?
With pleasure! One: je fais la lessive.
Two: je mets le linge dans la machine.
Three: je mets de la lessive. Only a little.
Four: je lance la machine. Five: je sors le linge.
Six: j'étends le linge. That is our Sunday order.
I like this list. Now, let's play a short scene.
Okay. We help each other, like two neighbors on Sunday.
Léo, can you help me? I am doing the laundry this morning.
Of course. First, we separate the white and the red.
Thanks. I put the white laundry in the machine.
Great. Now, I put in detergent. One small cap. — je mets de la lessive
Not too much! Do you remember all that foam?
I remember, yes. A little is enough.
The door is closed. I start the machine.
We wait a little. Do you want a coffee?
With pleasure. After that, I take the laundry out. — je sors le linge
And with this sun, I hang the laundry on the balcony. — j'étends le linge
Perfect. Your shirts stay white this time.
Thanks, Emma. Your advice is better than my socks.
Haha! Now, let's test six little situations.
Let's go. You ask the questions, and I answer.
Situation number one: your basket is full of dirty laundry. What do you say?
I take a little breath and say: today, “je fais la lessive.”
Very good. That is the perfect start.
Situation number two: you have the clothes in your hands in front of the machine. What do you do?
Very gently, I say: “je mets le linge dans la machine.”
Bravo. Not all in a ball.
Situation number three: you have the bottle in your hand. What do you say?
I stay careful and say: “je mets de la lessive,” a little.
Perfect. One small cap, no more.
Situation number four: the door is closed, and everything is ready. What do you say?
I am happy. Come on, I say: “je lance la machine!”
Great. The wash begins.
Situation number five: the wash is finished. The laundry is not dry. What do you do?
I do not wait. I say: “je sors le linge” and take the laundry out now.
Excellent. Right away is better.
Situation number six: the sun is strong on the balcony. What do you say?
Happily, I say: “j'étends le linge” in the sun!
Wonderful! Six good answers, Léo.
Thanks, Emma. This laundry example is finally simple.
Before we finish, let's do a quick review.
We go over the six phrases in order.
We now come to our quick review.
First phrase: je fais la lessive.
Second phrase: je mets le linge dans la machine.
Third phrase: je mets de la lessive.
Fourth phrase: je lance la machine.
Fifth phrase: je sors le linge.
And sixth phrase: j'étends le linge.
There are our six phrases in the right order.
Here is your speaking challenge of the day: your turn to talk!
Tell us in the comments: What day do you do the laundry?
Write one simple sentence with a phrase of the day.
We will be happy to read your messages.
And watch out for red socks, especially in Toulouse!
Haha. Next time, I will separate everything, I promise.
Thank you all for listening. See you soon!
See you very soon for a new easy French episode! Goodbye!
Goodbye, and see you next time!

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je fais la lessiveI do the laundry
Le dimanche matin, je fais la lessive.On Sunday morning, I do the laundry.
je mets le linge dans la machineI put the laundry in the machine
Chez moi, je mets le linge dans la machine.At my place, I put the laundry in the machine.
je mets de la lessiveI put in detergent
La troisième phrase est : je mets de la lessive.The third phrase is: je mets de la lessive.
je lance la machineI start the machine
La porte est fermée, je lance la machine.The door is closed, so I start the machine.
je sors le lingeI take the laundry out
Après le lavage, je sors le linge.After the wash, I take the laundry out.
j'étends le lingeI hang the laundry
Avec le soleil, j'étends le linge.With the sun, I hang the laundry.

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Racontez-nous en commentaire : vous faites la lessive quel jour ?Tell us in the comments: What day do you do the laundry?

cocoaJe fais la lessive
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