épousseter

Senses

1. 1.

   to dust

   to remove dust from a surface or object

2. 2.

   to dust off

   to shake off dust from clothing or to figuratively revive something forgotten

Examples

• "Elle épousette les meubles du salon chaque semaine."

  She dusts the living room furniture every week.

• "Il a épousseté son vieux costume avant la fête."

  He dusted off his old suit before the party.

• "Après tant d'années, elle a décidé d'épousseter son violon."

  After so many years, she decided to dust off her violin (i.e., start playing again).

Usage

A regular -er verb. Common in both literal domestic contexts (cleaning) and figurative ones (reviving something unused). The expression "épousseter" figuratively means to bring back into use something that has been forgotten.