Significado
To clean the house.
Contexto cultural
Cleaning is often a Saturday morning ritual for many families. The term is used identically, though 'ménage' can sometimes refer to the entire household organization. Swiss-French speakers are very precise about cleaning schedules. Similar to France, it is a standard domestic term.
Use it as an excuse
It is the most socially acceptable way to decline an invitation without offending anyone.
The Saturday Ritual
In many French households, Saturday is the designated day for 'faire du ménage'.
Significado
To clean the house.
Use it as an excuse
It is the most socially acceptable way to decline an invitation without offending anyone.
The Saturday Ritual
In many French households, Saturday is the designated day for 'faire du ménage'.
Teste-se
Fill in the blank with the correct verb.
Je _____ du ménage tous les samedis.
The subject is 'Je', so the verb 'faire' must be conjugated as 'fais'.
Choose the correct phrase.
Which phrase is correct for cleaning the house?
'Faire' is the correct verb for this collocation.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Tu es libre ? B: Non, je dois _____
The context implies a chore that takes time, and 'faire du ménage' is the most appropriate.
🎉 Pontuação: /3
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
3 exerciciosJe _____ du ménage tous les samedis.
The subject is 'Je', so the verb 'faire' must be conjugated as 'fais'.
Which phrase is correct for cleaning the house?
'Faire' is the correct verb for this collocation.
A: Tu es libre ? B: Non, je dois _____
The context implies a chore that takes time, and 'faire du ménage' is the most appropriate.
🎉 Pontuação: /3
Perguntas frequentes
2 perguntasYes, but 'nettoyer' is for specific objects (nettoyer la table). 'Faire du ménage' is for the whole house.
No, it is neutral and very common in daily life.
Frases relacionadas
Faire le grand ménage
specialized formDeep cleaning
Ranger sa chambre
similarTidy up one's room
Faire la vaisselle
contrastDo the dishes
Faire la lessive
contrastDo the laundry
