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domestique

servant, domestic worker

noun adjective doh-mes-TEEK Rare

Origin: Latin domesticus 'of the household'

Also means

domestic (adjective)

Usage Note

Domestique as an adjective means 'household' or 'tame' (animaux domestiques = 'domestic animals'). As a noun it historically meant a servant; today it is somewhat old-fashioned, replaced by employé de maison. In cycling, a domestique is a team rider who supports the leader — the term is used this way even in English.

Examples

"Les animaux domestiques ont besoin de soins réguliers."

Natural Translation

Domestic animals need regular care.

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