Also means
to sketch, to describe broadly
Usage Note
Brosser literally means to brush (hair, teeth, clothes) and is used reflexively: se brosser les dents (to brush one's teeth). Figuratively, brosser un tableau de means 'to paint a picture of / to describe broadly'. The noun brosse (brush) is the related tool, and brosse à dents is a toothbrush.
Examples
"Il se brosse les dents après chaque repas."
Natural Translation
He brushes his teeth after every meal.
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