French edit

Etymology edit

Literally, house of joy.

Pronunciation edit

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

Noun edit

maison de joie f (plural maisons de joie)

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

See also edit