Also means
tidiness
Usage Note
Propreté derives from propre (clean), which also means 'own/personal', a common source of learner confusion. The expression la propreté de la ville refers to municipal street-cleaning services. Its opposite is la saleté (dirtiness).
Examples
"La propreté des rues impressionne les touristes."
Natural Translation
The cleanliness of the streets impresses tourists.

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