Linge Meaning in English
word
lɪndʒ
LINJ
lɪndʒ
LINJ
Definition
A French word referring to household linens, such as sheets, towels, and sometimes laundry. It can mean bed linens, or more generally, laundry to be washed or already clean.
Usage & Nuances
Used only in French, never in standard English except in discussions about French culture or in phrases like 'linge de maison.' Refers mostly to household linens, but context (like 'linge sale') determines whether laundry (to be washed or already cleaned) is meant.
Spanish: ropa (de baño o de cama) - ropa para lavar - ropa limpiaPortuguese (BR): roupa de cama - roupa para lavar - roupa limpaPortuguese (PT): roupa de cama - roupa para lavar - roupa limpaChinese (Simplified): 床上用品 - 洗涤衣物Chinese (Traditional): 牀上用品 - 洗滌衣物Hindi: बिस्तर की चादर - धोने के कपड़ेArabic: مفروشات (ملايات و مناشف) - غسيل (ملابس للغسل أو نظيفة)Bengali: বিছানার চাদর - তোয়ালে - কাপড় (লন্ড্রি)Russian: бельёJapanese: リネン類 - 洗濯物Vietnamese: đồ vải - đồ giặtKorean: 린넨 - 세탁물Turkish: çamaşır - ev tekstiliUrdu: چادروں - تولیہ - کپڑے (لانڈری)Indonesian: linen - cucian
Example Sentences
The hotel changes the linge every day.
basic
Please put the dirty linge in the basket.
basic
The fresh linge smells good.
basic
Don't forget to pick up your linge from the laundry room.
natural
They provided us with clean linge when we arrived.
natural
After the weekend, my linge pile gets huge.
natural