Milieux: meaning, definitions and examples

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milieux

 

[ miหˆl(รผ)หŒ(ฤ) ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

social settings

Milieux is a French word that translates to 'environment' or 'surroundings' in English. In English usage, it typically refers to social or cultural environments that influence people's behavior and interactions. The word can encompass various settings, including family, work, and community contexts. Understanding one's milieux can be important for grasping social dynamics and personal experiences.

Synonyms

background, context, environment, setting, surroundings.

Examples of usage

  • Artists often find inspiration in their milieux.
  • The film depicted the milieux of 19th century Paris.
  • She felt out of place in the sophisticated milieux of the city.
  • Different milieux can shape individuals' perspectives.
  • He thrived in the artistic milieux of the gallery.

Translations

Translations of the word "milieux" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น meios

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคฐเคฟเคตเฅ‡เคถ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Umfelder

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lingkungan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะตั€ะตะดะพะฒะธั‰ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ล›rodowiska

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็’ฐๅขƒ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท milieux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ entornos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ortamlar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ™˜๊ฒฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจูŠุฆุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ prostล™edรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prostredia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็Žฏๅขƒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ okolja

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ umhverfi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพั€ั‚ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ แƒ”แƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรผhit

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ entornos

Etymology

The term 'milieux' originates from the Old French word 'milieu', which means 'middle' or 'center'. This, in turn, traces back to the Latin word 'mediolum', a diminutive of 'medius', meaning 'middle'. While the English language tends to import words from various languages, 'milieux' retains its French form, particularly in academic and literary contexts. It is often used in sociology and anthropology to describe the environment in which individuals find themselves, emphasizing the interconnectedness of social environments and personal identity. Over time, its usage has extended beyond social sciences into a broader conversation about culture, art, and personal relationships.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,131 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.