Milton (en. Milton)

/ˈmɪltən/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A masculine first name or a surname.
Milton is a renowned author.
Milton est un auteur renommé.
The name of a town or place.
I visited Milton during my vacation.
J'ai visité Milton lors de mes vacances.

Etymology

Of old English origin, meaning 'the town at the mill'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Milton Keynes
A modern town in the United Kingdom.
Milton Keynes
Milton to block it
An expression meaning to be overwhelmed or submerged.
Milton de la bloquer
Milton and his jokes
A reference to someone who often makes jokes.
Milton et ses plaisanteries

Related Words

mill
A place where flour is produced.
moulin
town
An urban area with infrastructure.
ville

Slang Meanings

Watch out for Milton
When someone tells you that, they mean not to be fooled.
Quand quelqu'un te dit cela, il veut dire de ne pas se laisser tromper.
To be in the milton
Being in the milton means being in a difficult situation.
Être dans la milton signifie être dans une situation difficile.