Milieu
dasNounmilieu; environment; social setting
English translations
- 01
environment
- 02
circle
- 03
medium
Word details
- German meaning
- Die soziale Umgebung, in der jemand lebt oder aufwächst.
- English meaning
- Environment
- Synonym
- Umfeld, Umgebung
- German example
- Er wuchs in einem schwierigen Milieu auf.
- English example
- He grew up in a difficult environment.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- das
- Singular Form
- das Milieu
- Plural Form
- die Milieus
Related words
- Rotlichtmilieu
red-light district
- Rotlichtmilieu
Red-light district refers to an area where prostitution and other sexual services are offered.
- Sittengemälde
A portrayal of manners is a detailed and often critical depiction of the customs and habits of a particular time or society in literature or art.
- Umgebung
Environment
- Umfeld
Environment
- Reeperbahn
Reeperbahn
- homöostatisch
homeostatic
Example sentences with “Milieu”
Er stammt aus einem schwierigen Milieu. (He comes from a difficult environment.)
Frequently asked questions
Is 'Milieu' a common German word?
Yes, it is used to describe social environments or surroundings. It is neuter: das Milieu.