faire le ménage
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faire le ménage
A verb phrase is a group of words that functions as a verb in a sentence to convey an action, condition, or state (e.g., jeter un sort, avoir faim).
a. to do the housework
Les enfants aident à faire le ménage. Ils ont leurs propres tâches ménagères.The kids help do the housework. They have their own chores.
b. to do the cleaning
Je fais généralement le ménage le week-end, quand j’ai le temps.I usually do the cleaning on the weekend when I have time.
c. to clean
Léo a fait le ménage et a préparé le dîner pendant que j'étais au travail.Léo cleaned and cooked dinner while I was at work.
2. (figurative) (to reorganize; often used with "dans")
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
a. to clean up (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
Le nouveau maire a été élu sur la promesse de faire le ménage dans l'administration.The new mayor was elected on his promise to clean up the administration.
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