femme au foyer — meaning in English

English meaning

• homemaker noun A person, often not working outside the home, who runs a household and looks after its members.
• housewife noun A woman whose main role is managing the home rather than working outside it.

Senses

femme au foyer is used for these senses in English:

• homemaker (US, Australia) A person who maintains the administration and upkeep of his or her residence, especially one who is not employed outside the home; one who runs the household.
• housewife (plural "housewives") The wife of a householder; the mistress of a family; the female head of a household.

housewife — full definition

1. noun A woman whose main role is managing the home rather than working outside it.
2. noun A small sewing kit or case for needles, thread, and pins.

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