French Expression · Beginner
Faire le ménage
To do the cleaning / To clean up
Pronunciation: fayr luh may-NAJ
Meaning
To clean a house or a specific area, including dusting, vacuuming, etc.
Example
Je dois faire le ménage avant l'arrivée de mes parents.
I have to do the cleaning before my parents arrive.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice Faire le ménage out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a beginner-level French expression.