English–French

“middle” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/miljø/

Example

Les enfants jouent au milieu du jardin.

The children are playing in the middle of the garden.

Illustration for milieu (middle)

How to say “middle” in French

“Middle” in French is milieu.

A point or zone at the heart of a place, group, or social setting.

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

Example sentences with milieu

Il vient d'un milieu modeste.

He comes from a modest background.

Tips for using milieu

  • In its social sense, milieu often means a social or professional circle, a meaning not normally carried by the English word 'middle'.

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