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menage

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /mɛˈnɑːʒ/

KK: /mɛnɑʒ/

noun
Definition

A group of people living together in the same home, often sharing responsibilities and resources.


Example

The menage included three adults and two children, all living under one roof.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you seen how big our new menage is?
Sloth B
I know, it's huge! I can't believe how much space we have now.
Sloth A
Right? It feels like a whole new lifestyle with everyone living together.
Sloth B
Definitely! I love the idea of sharing chores and meals in our menage.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
household
domicile
family
Antonyms
individual
solitude
separation
Root Explanation

**Ménage** → It originates from Old French *ménage*, meaning household or management. The term refers to the management of a household or domestic affairs.

Memory Tip

Think of the Old French word for household, *ménage*, to remember that it relates to managing a home or domestic life.

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