Le ménage
Example: Le ménage de la chambre doit être fait chaque jour.
Definition
"Le ménage" refers to the cleaning and tidying tasks performed in a room or building, especially in hospitality settings. It involves activities like dusting, vacuuming, and arranging to maintain cleanliness and order, as in the phrase "Le ménage de la chambre doit être fait chaque jour."
Etymology
The term "le ménage" originates from the Old French word 'menage,' derived from 'mesnager,' meaning to manage a household. Originally, it referred to household management, including cleaning and organizing, which evolved into the modern sense of cleaning and tidying tasks.
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"Le ménage" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Hospitality - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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