No. 3,583 in German
milieu
Milieu: Social environment or cultural setting.
In a sentence
Das künstlerische Milieu der Stadt zieht viele kreative Köpfe an.
The artistic milieu of the city attracts many creative minds.
This refers to an environment or social setting, specifically the artistic community.
Er fühlt sich in diesem akademischen Milieu sehr wohl.
He feels very comfortable in this academic milieu.
The word is used to describe the intellectual environment or atmosphere.
In einem Milieu von Vertrauen gedeihen Beziehungen besser.
In a milieu of trust, relationships thrive better.
Here, it signifies a surrounding or atmosphere conducive to mutual trust.
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