No. 5,029 in French
toilette
The act of grooming or dressing; also refers to a bathroom or restroom.
In a sentence
J'ai acheté une nouvelle trousse de toilette.
I bought a new toiletry bag.
Here, 'toilette' refers to an object used for storing toiletry items such as soap and toothpaste.
Je vais faire ma toilette avant de sortir.
I am going to freshen up before going out.
In this usage, 'toilette' refers to the act of personal hygiene activities, such as washing and grooming oneself.
Les toilettes de ce restaurant sont très propres.
The restrooms in this restaurant are very clean.
In this sentence, 'toilettes' refers to public or private restroom facilities.
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