Also means
own
Usage Note
Propre is a classic position-sensitive adjective: placed after the noun it means 'clean' (une chambre propre — 'a clean room'); placed before the noun it means 'own' (ma propre voix — 'my own voice'). This double meaning is one of the most useful (and tricky) facts about this word.
Examples
"La cuisine est propre et rangée."
Natural Translation
The kitchen is clean and tidy.
Literal Translation
The kitchen is clean and tidy.

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