Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ménage à trois
Noun
/meɪˈnɑːʒ ə twɑː/
Definition
A domestic arrangement involving three people, typically a romantic or sexual partnership among them.
Examples
After much discussion, they decided to enter a ménager à trois to explore their feelings for each other.
The novel depicted the lives of a couple who invited another person into their ménager à trois.
Finding balance can be challenging in a ménager à trois, as emotions can complicate relationships.
Meaning
The term is French and translates to ‘household of three,’ often referring to a relationship where three individuals share intimate relations.
Synonyms
- Throuple
- Group relationship
- Triad
