milieux

mi·lieu

M m

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [mil-yoo , meel-; French mee-lyœ]
- /mɪlˈyʊ, mil-; French miˈlyœ/
- /miːlˈjɜː/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mil-yoo , meel-; French mee-lyœ]
- /mɪlˈyʊ, mil-; French miˈlyœ/

Definitions of milieux word

noun plural milieux surroundings, especially of a social or cultural nature: a snobbish milieu. 1
noun milieux Plural form of milieu. 1

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Origin of milieux

First appearance:

before 1795

One of the 43% newest English words

1795-1805; < French, equivalent to mi (< Latin medius middle; see medium) + lieu lieu

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Parts of speech for Milieux

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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milieux popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

milieux usage trend in Literature

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