maison de joie

French

Etymology

Literally, “house of joy”.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /mɛ.zɔ̃ də ʒwa/ ~ /me.zɔ̃ də ʒwa/

Noun

maison de joie f (plural maisons de joie)

  1. (euphemistic) fun house (brothel)
    Synonyms: maison de passe, maison close

See also

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