Belgium

essuie

Meaning

a towel, for drying yourself after a wash

Elsewhere

serviette

Explanation

In France you dry yourself with a serviette and the dishes with a torchon. The Belgian essuie does both jobs, and this is the one for after the shower.

Example

Passe-moi un essuie propre, je sors de la douche.

Pass me a clean towel, I'm getting out of the shower.

Origin

The noun made from essuyer, to wipe.

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