Laundry

1. Où se trouve la laverie automatique la plus proche ?

   Where is the nearest self-service laundromat?

   Usage

   Use when looking for the nearest laundromat while traveling

   Grammar Note

   "la plus proche" uses the superlative form to mean "the nearest"

2. Combien coûte le lavage et le séchage ?

   How much does it cost to wash and dry?

   Usage

   Use to ask the cost of washing and drying

   Grammar Note

   "Combien coûte" is the standard expression for asking prices

3. Combien de temps prend la lessive ?

   How long does the laundry take?

   Usage

   Use to ask how long the laundry will take

   Grammar Note

   "Combien de temps prend" is a standard phrase for asking about duration

4. Proposez-vous un service de blanchisserie le jour même ?

   Do you offer same-day laundry service?

   Usage

   Use when you need laundry returned the same day

   Grammar Note

   "Proposez-vous" is an inverted question form, more formal

5. Pouvez-vous laver cet article délicat avec précaution ?

   Can you wash this delicate item carefully?

   Usage

   Use when handing over a delicate garment

   Grammar Note

   "Pouvez-vous" is a polite way to make a request

6. Cette chemise doit être nettoyée à sec

   This shirt needs to be dry-cleaned.

   Usage

   Use when dropping off a garment that needs dry cleaning

   Grammar Note

   "doit être" expresses necessity or obligation

7. Avez-vous de la lessive ou de l'assouplissant ?

   Do you have detergent / fabric softener?

   Usage

   Use to check for laundry supplies when self-washing

   Grammar Note

   "Avez-vous" is an inverted question form for polite inquiries

8. Mon linge n'est pas propre, pouvez-vous le relaver ?

   My laundry is not clean — can you rewash it?

   Usage

   Use to politely request rewashing of insufficiently cleaned laundry

   Grammar Note

   "n'est pas" is the standard negation in French

9. Puis-je utiliser la machine à laver moi-même ?

   Can I use the washing machine myself?

   Usage

   Use to ask permission to use the washing machine yourself

   Grammar Note

   "Puis-je" is a formal inverted question asking for permission

10. Y a-t-il un service de repassage ?

    Is there an ironing service available?

    Usage

    Use to inquire about ironing service availability

    Grammar Note

    "Y a-t-il" is an inverted question asking if something exists

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