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menage

 

[ mɛˈnɑːʒ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

household arrangement

A ménage refers to a domestic establishment or household, often including those who live together and share domestic responsibilities. It is usually associated with family life and the organization of a home and can also imply the management of household affairs.

Synonyms

domestic group, home, household

Examples of usage

  • They had a large ménage that included several children and pets.
  • The ménage was well-organized, with everyone contributing to the chores.
  • In their ménage, they valued communication and cooperation.
  • The historical ménage often involved extended family living together.

Translations

Translations of the word "menage" in other languages:

🇵🇹 lar

🇮🇳 गृहस्थी

🇩🇪 Haushalt

🇮🇩 rumah tangga

🇺🇦 домашнє господарство

🇵🇱 gospodarstwo domowe

🇯🇵 家庭

🇫🇷 ménage

🇪🇸 hogar

🇹🇷 ev işleri

🇰🇷 가정

🇸🇦 أسرة

🇨🇿 domácnost

🇸🇰 domácnosť

🇨🇳 家务

🇸🇮 gospodinjstvo

🇮🇸 heimili

🇰🇿 отбасы

🇬🇪 სახლი

🇦🇿 ev təsərrüfatı

🇲🇽 hogar

Word origin

The term 'ménage' originates from the French word 'ménage', which means 'household' or 'management.' It comes from the Latin word 'manere', meaning 'to stay' or 'to reside.' Historically, 'ménage' has been used in English since the 17th century to describe domestic life, emphasizing the relationships and functions within a household. The concept often includes the collective responsibilities of those who live together, highlighting themes of cooperation and shared duties. Over time, 'ménage' also became associated with the phrase 'ménage à trois', which refers to a domestic arrangement involving three people, typically in a romantic or sexual context. Despite this contemporary connotation, the original meaning related significantly to the organizational aspects of home life.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,829 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.