Milieux (en. Environments)

/mi.lɥø/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

The environment or setting in which something develops.

Urban and rural environments must be considered in environmental studies.

Les milieux urbains et ruraux doivent être pris en compte lors des études environnementales.

The social or cultural context of an individual or group.

She grew up in very different environments from those of her friends.

Elle a grandi dans des milieux très différents de ceux de ses amis.

The set of conditions in which an action takes place.

The school environment plays a key role in the student's development.

Le milieu scolaire joue un rôle clé dans le développement de l'élève.

From the word 'milieu' in Old French, meaning 'middle' or 'intermediate'.

to be comfortable in one's environment

Feeling comfortable in one's environment or social context.

être à l'aise dans son milieu

to change environments

Transitioning from one environment to another, often with social implications.

changer de milieu

the artistic milieu

The environment of artists and works of art.

le milieu artistique

natural milieu

Environment that is not modified by humans.

milieu naturel

social milieu

Cultural and economic context of an individual.

milieu social

school milieu

Educational environment in which students evolve.

milieu scolaire

In a good social environment.

He lives in environments where people support each other.

Il vit dans des milieux où l'on se soutient mutuellement.

A context where one feels at ease.

He has always felt at home in his milieu during parties.

Il s'est toujours senti dans son milieu lors des soirées.