housewife in French
housewife in French is femme au foyer, maîtresse de maison, garce — housewife means a woman whose main role is managing the home rather than working outside it.
housewife in French
femme au foyer
(plural "housewives") The wife of a householder; the mistress of a family; the female head of a household.
maîtresse de maison
(plural "housewives") The wife of a householder; the mistress of a family; the female head of a household.
garce
(plural "housewives") The wife of a householder; the mistress of a family; the female head of a household.
mère au foyer
(plural "housewives") The wife of a householder; the mistress of a family; the female head of a household.
boîte à ouvrage
(plural "housewifes") A little case or bag for materials used in sewing, and for other articles of female work.
trousse de couture
(plural "housewifes") A little case or bag for materials used in sewing, and for other articles of female work.
What does "housewife" mean?
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noun A woman whose main role is managing the home rather than working outside it.
"She was a housewife for fifteen years before returning to teaching."
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noun A small sewing kit or case for needles, thread, and pins.
"His grandmother packed a housewife in every parcel she sent him."
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housewife in a sentence
- She was a housewife for fifteen years before returning to teaching.
- His grandmother packed a housewife in every parcel she sent him.
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What is "housewife" in French?
"housewife" in French is femme au foyer, maîtresse de maison, garce. housewife means: A woman whose main role is managing the home rather than working outside it.
How do you use "housewife" in a sentence?
Example: "She was a housewife for fifteen years before returning to teaching." In French, "housewife" is femme au foyer, maîtresse de maison, garce.
Are there other ways to say "housewife" in French?
Yes — French has 6 translations listed for "housewife": femme au foyer, maîtresse de maison, garce, mère au foyer, boîte à ouvrage, trousse de couture.
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