English–French

“maid” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/sɛʁvɑ̃t/

Example

La servante s'occupe de la maison et du linge.

The maid takes care of the house and the laundry.

Illustration for servante (maid)

How to say “maid” in French

“Maid” in French is servante.

A household worker whose routine care connects clean rooms, fresh linen, and the smooth running of domestic life.

Full entry for servante: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with servante

La servante travaille à plein temps chez ses employeurs.

The maid works full-time at her employers' home.

Tips for using servante

  • In modern employment contexts, servante can sound dated or status-marked; employée de maison or aide à domicile is often more neutral.

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