remue-ménage

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French

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Etymology

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From remuer +‎ ménage. Compare Walloon rimowe-manaedje.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ʁə.my.me.naʒ/
  • Audio (Canada):(file)

Noun

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remue-ménage m (plural remue-ménage or remue-ménages)

  1. (archaic) move, house move
    Synonym: déménagement
  2. bustle, commotion
    Synonyms: chambard, bazar, bordel

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