savon

This is the 11677th most frequent French word.


savon

Soap.


In this sentence, 'savon' is used in its literal sense, referring to the physical product used for cleaning.

J'utilise du savon pour me laver les mains.

I use soap to wash my hands.


Here, 'savon' describes a specific type of soap and emphasizes its fragrance.

Ce savon sent très bon, il est parfumé à la lavande.

This soap smells very nice; it is lavender-scented.


In this instance, 'savon' conveys the idea of an essential substance required for cleaning purposes.

Il faut beaucoup de savon pour nettoyer ce tissu très sale.

A lot of soap is needed to clean this very dirty fabric.