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pulvérisateur

English translation of pulvérisateur

spray

The French word 'pulvérisateur' is used to refer to a spray or aerosol can. It can also refer to a device used for spraying liquids, such as a garden hose attachment. The word is derived from the Latin 'pulvis', meaning dust or powder, and '-ator', a suffix indicating an agent or instrument.


Example sentences using: pulvérisateur

J'utilise un pulvérisateur pour arroser les plantes.

English translation of J'utilise un pulvérisateur pour arroser les plantes.

I use a sprayer to water the plants.

This sentence illustrates how to use the word 'pulvérisateur' when discussing using tools in gardening. In this context, 'pulvérisateur' is being used to denote a tool that sprays water, oftentimes used for the purpose of gardening.

Le pulvérisateur est cassé.

English translation of Le pulvérisateur est cassé.

The sprayer is broken.

In this example, 'pulvérisateur' is used to talk about a state or condition of an item, specifically being broken in this context.

Je dois remplir le pulvérisateur d'eau.

English translation of Je dois remplir le pulvérisateur d'eau.

I have to fill the sprayer with water.

The third example uses 'pulvérisateur' in the context of carrying out a routine or task, illustrating that actions can be carried out on items as well. In this case, the task is to fill the sprayer with water.

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