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    Majordome (en. Butler)

    /maʒɔʁ.dom/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Person in charge of directing domestic staff and managing the affairs of a large house.
    The butler organized dinner for the prestigious guests.
    Le majordome a organisé le dîner pour les invités prestigieux.
    Servant who supervises other domestic staff.
    The butler oversaw the preparations for the reception.
    Le majordome a supervisé les préparatifs pour la réception.
    It’s a key role in organizing the services of a residence.
    A good butler must be organized and discreet.
    Un bon majordome doit être organisé et discret.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'major domus', meaning 'greater of the house'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    house butler
    Person responsible for domestic affairs.
    majordome de maison
    butler service
    Set of services offered by the butler.
    service de majordome
    guesthouse with a butler
    Residence where a butler is employed for service.
    maison d'accueil avec majordome

    Related Words

    steward
    Person responsible for managing property or an institution.
    intendant
    domestic servant
    Person working in a household on housekeeping tasks.
    domestique
    man of the house
    Another term for butler or a person who looks after the house.
    homme de maison

    Slang Meanings

    Butler in casual mode
    He treats his butler duties too casually.
    Il traite ses tâches de majordome de manière trop décontractée.
    Butler 2.0
    With new technologies, the butler 2.0 manages everything via smartphone.
    Avec les nouvelles technologies, le majordome 2.0 gère tout par smartphone.