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toilette

 

[ twa-let ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

bathroom term

The term 'toilette' is often used to refer to the act of washing and grooming oneself, particularly in a private setting. It can also describe the items and products used during this personal care process. In some cultures, the term conveys a sense of elegance or ritual associated with self-care and preparation. While it can denote both the physical location and the grooming act itself, its use has diminished in favor of more common terms like 'bathroom' or 'toilet' in everyday language.

Synonyms

grooming, personal care, preparation.

Examples of usage

  • I spent my morning toilette preparing for the event.
  • She has a beautiful collection of toilette items.
  • After my toilette, I felt refreshed and ready for the day.

Translations

Translations of the word "toilette" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น toalete

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเฅŒเคšเคพเคฒเคฏ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Toilette

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ toilet

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ัƒะฐะปะตั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ toaleta

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒˆใ‚คใƒฌ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท toilette

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ aseo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tuvalet

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ™”์žฅ์‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฑุญุงุถ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ toaleta

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zรกchod

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŽ•ๆ‰€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ WC

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ klรณsett

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำ™ะถะตั‚ั…ะฐะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒฃแƒแƒšแƒ”แƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tualet

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ baรฑo

Etymology

The word 'toilette' originates from the French word 'toilette', which is a diminutive of 'toile', meaning 'cloth' or 'canvas'. It initially referred to the cloth or covering used to protect the hair and face, representing the early practices of personal grooming and care during the 17th century. Over time, 'toilette' evolved in usage to encompass the entire process of grooming oneself. In French culture, it reflects a more sophisticated approach to beauty and self-presentation. The term was adopted into English, particularly in upper-class contexts, where it maintained its connotation of elegance and refinement. Today, while still used in some circles, its presence has waned with the advent of more straightforward terminologies in casual conversation.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,652, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.