milieu

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Translations 2 Dutch 2.1 Pronunciation 2.2 Noun 2.2.1 Derived terms 3 French 3.1 Etymology 3.2 Pronunciation 3.3 Noun 3.3.1 Derived terms

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[edit] Etymology

From French milieu.

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• (RP)¹ IPA: /ˈmiːljəː/; compare: milieux¹.
• (RP)² IPA: /mɪˈljəː/; compare: milieux².

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milieu (plural milieux or milieus)

1. A person’s social setting or environment.

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[edit] Noun

milieu n. (plural: milieus)

1. Environment.

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• milieuverontreiniging

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[edit] Etymology

From mi-, mid + lieu, place

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[edit] Noun

milieu m. (plural milieux)

1. Place; setting; surroundings; social circle.
2. middle

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• au milieu