assouplissant
(fabric softener)
If you are looking for how to say “fabric softener” in French or want to use the word when shopping, doing laundry, or reading product labels, here is the correct term and how it is used.
The French word for fabric softener
The standard French term for fabric softener is assouplissant. It is a masculine noun.
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un assouplissant = a fabric softener
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l’assouplissant = the fabric softener
Example:
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J’ajoute de l’assouplissant à chaque lavage.
(I add fabric softener to every wash.)
Related expressions
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assouplissant textile = textile softener
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assouplissant pour le linge = fabric softener for laundry
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adoucissant (sometimes used synonymously, though less common) = softening agent
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assouplissant concentré = concentrated fabric softener
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parfum d’assouplissant = scent of the fabric softener
These terms may appear on bottles, detergent labels, or laundry instructions.
10 usage examples with translations
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Ce nouvel assouplissant sent très bon.
—This new fabric softener smells very nice. -
Ajoute un peu d’assouplissant dans le bac prévu.
—Add a bit of fabric softener into the designated compartment. -
Je n’utilise pas d’assouplissant pour les serviettes.
—I don’t use fabric softener for towels. -
Cet assouplissant est adapté aux peaux sensibles.
—This fabric softener is suitable for sensitive skin. -
Ils ont acheté un assouplissant écologique.
—They bought an eco-friendly fabric softener. -
L’assouplissant rend les vêtements plus doux.
—Fabric softener makes clothes softer. -
Il faut diluer l’assouplissant concentré avant usage.
—You need to dilute the concentrated fabric softener before use. -
Ce type d’assouplissant est sans parfum.
—This type of fabric softener is fragrance-free. -
Le parfum de l’assouplissant reste longtemps sur le linge.
—The scent of the fabric softener stays on the clothes for a long time. -
Je préfère un assouplissant hypoallergénique.
—I prefer a hypoallergenic fabric softener.