travaux ménagers /tʁavˈomenaʒˈe/ · noun · CEFR B1. French translation of "housework".

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Source term
housework
Translation
travaux ménagers
CEFR Level
B1
Part of speech
noun
Image
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Article, Gender & Forms

French article note: a regular/likely article is "le" for "travaux ménagers". Check context for exceptions.

Dictionary form travaux ménagers
Likely article le
Likely gender masculine
Regular/likely plural travaux ménagers
How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + verb + le travaux ménagers
Examples
Elle fait le ménage le samedi matin.
Tip
Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.

Example Sentences

Elle fait le ménage le samedi matin.

English: She does the housework on Saturday morning.

B1 · Everyday Routines

Je déteste faire le ménage après une longue journée.

English: I hate doing housework after a long day.

B1 · Everyday Routines

Il aide sa femme avec les tâches ménagères.

English: He helps his wife with the housework.

B1 · Everyday Routines

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