French dictionary
vider/vid/
verb · A2 · Frequency 1969
verb
Meanings
to empty, to pour out
Commonly used to indicate pouring out or removing contents from a container.
to gut (e.g. a fish)
Refers to removing the entrails of fish or other animals, commonly used in cooking preparation.
Examples
Chaque soir, elle vide le lave-vaisselle avant de se coucher.
Every evening, she empties the dishwasher before going to bed.
Le bénévole vide les cartons dans le conteneur de recyclage.
The volunteer empties the cardboard boxes into the recycling container.
Le poissonnier vide les sardines dès leur arrivée.
The fishmonger guts the sardines as soon as they arrive.