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    Milieu (en. Medium)

    /mi.ljø/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Space, framework, or environment in which an action takes place.
    He grew up in a disadvantaged environment.
    Il a grandi dans un milieu défavorisé.
    General condition or environment of a social group or discipline.
    The artistic milieu is often very dynamic.
    Le milieu artistique est souvent très dynamique.
    Central part of a space.
    The middle of the room was occupied by a large table.
    Le milieu de la salle était occupé par une grande table.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'medius', meaning 'in the middle, in the center'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    school environment
    The framework and environment of education.
    milieu scolaire
    social environment
    The set of economic and cultural conditions of a group.
    milieu social
    natural environment
    The set of elements that make up the physical environment.
    milieu naturel

    Related Words

    living environment
    The environment in which a person develops.
    milieu de vie
    professional environment
    The context and working conditions of a job.
    milieu professionnel
    urban environment
    The environment of cities, including buildings and population.
    milieu urbain

    Slang Meanings

    The framework or environment of a person, often used to talk about sociability.
    He goes out a lot; his milieu is rather festive.
    Il sort beaucoup, son milieu est plutôt festif.
    The people with whom one associates or socializes.
    I don't want to leave this milieu; it is too interesting.
    Je ne veux pas quitter ce milieu, il est trop intéressant.