Ménagement (en. Housekeeping)

/me.nɑ.ʒ.mɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Collection of techniques and methods for leading an organization.
Modern management focuses on employee motivation.
Le management moderne s'intéresse à la motivation des employés.
The way a company is managed.
The management of this company has taken a new direction.
Le ménagement de cette société a pris une nouvelle direction.
Management of business or resources.
Good management of human resources is essential for success.
Un bon ménagement des ressources humaines est essentiel au succès.

Etymology

From the verb 'to manage' in English, derived from the Italian 'maneggiare', meaning 'to handle'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

time management
Ability to organize one's time effectively.
ménagement du temps
project management
Process of planning and monitoring a project.
ménagement de projet
resource management
Effective use of available resources.
ménagement des ressources

Related Words

management
Action of managing a group or a business.
gestion
direction
The action of leading or guiding something.
direction
strategy
Action plan to achieve objectives.
stratégie

Slang Meanings

Quick handling of a situation.
He managed the crisis well in just a few days.
Il a fait un bon ménagement de la crise en quelques jours.
Efficient and smooth organization.
His management of the project impressed everyone.
Son ménagement du projet a impressionné tout le monde.