économie sociale et familiale
The English phrase 'home economics' is translated into French as économie sociale et familiale.
économie sociale et familiale is the term used to describe the academic discipline or the professional field involving household management and consumer studies.
Meaning: the study of homemaking (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The term literally translates to 'social and family economics'.
Did you know?
- In France, the discipline is so professionalized that the degree leads to a specific career as a conseiller en économie sociale et familiale, a state-recognized social worker.
- The phrase économie sociale et familiale is part of a broader French movement called l'économie sociale et solidaire, which prioritizes social utility over profit.
- The word économie in this phrase shares the same Ancient Greek root, οἰκονομία, as the English word 'economy', originally meaning the 'management of a household'.
Examples in context
- Elle étudie l'économie sociale et familiale à l'école.She studies home economics at school.
- L'économie sociale et familiale est un cours utile.Home economics is a useful course.
- Nous avons un examen d'économie sociale et familiale demain.We have a home economics exam tomorrow.
Example conversation
Two students are talking about their school schedule in a hallway.
- NathanTu aimes ton cours d'économie sociale et familiale ?Do you like your home economics class?
- LéaOui, Nathan, j'adore apprendre à cuisiner.Yes, Nathan, I love learning how to cook.
- NathanC'est vrai, c'est très pratique pour la vie.It's true, it's very practical for life.
- LéaTout à fait, c'est un cours essentiel.Absolutely, it is an essential course.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries et, économie, CC BY-SA 4.0.
