diff --git a/3d-viewer/3d_canvas/eda_3d_canvas.cpp b/3d-viewer/3d_canvas/eda_3d_canvas.cpp
index 389ff2d8b7..c148abe901 100644
--- a/3d-viewer/3d_canvas/eda_3d_canvas.cpp
+++ b/3d-viewer/3d_canvas/eda_3d_canvas.cpp
@@ -39,7 +39,6 @@
 #include <core/profile.h>        // To use GetRunningMicroSecs or another profiling utility
 #include <bitmaps.h>
 #include <macros.h>
-#include <menus_helpers.h>
 #include <pgm_base.h>
 #include <settings/settings_manager.h>
 #include <tool/tool_dispatcher.h>
diff --git a/3d-viewer/3d_viewer/3d_menubar.cpp b/3d-viewer/3d_viewer/3d_menubar.cpp
index fac671e10f..5dec1c8a11 100644
--- a/3d-viewer/3d_viewer/3d_menubar.cpp
+++ b/3d-viewer/3d_viewer/3d_menubar.cpp
@@ -28,7 +28,6 @@
 #include <bitmaps.h>
 #include <tool/conditional_menu.h>
 #include <eda_3d_viewer_frame.h>
-#include <menus_helpers.h>
 #include <3d_viewer_id.h>
 #include <3d_viewer/tools/eda_3d_actions.h>
 #include <tool/tool_manager.h>
diff --git a/3d-viewer/3d_viewer/3d_toolbar.cpp b/3d-viewer/3d_viewer/3d_toolbar.cpp
index 85960b51a4..6fd55ffd41 100644
--- a/3d-viewer/3d_viewer/3d_toolbar.cpp
+++ b/3d-viewer/3d_viewer/3d_toolbar.cpp
@@ -31,7 +31,6 @@
 #include <bitmaps.h>
 #include <dialogs/eda_view_switcher.h>
 #include <eda_3d_viewer_frame.h>
-#include <menus_helpers.h>
 #include <tool/action_toolbar.h>
 #include <tools/eda_3d_actions.h>
 #include <3d_viewer_id.h>
diff --git a/bitmap2component/bitmap2cmp_frame.cpp b/bitmap2component/bitmap2cmp_frame.cpp
index 3ce7c589cb..0bf4d26dfb 100644
--- a/bitmap2component/bitmap2cmp_frame.cpp
+++ b/bitmap2component/bitmap2cmp_frame.cpp
@@ -32,7 +32,6 @@
 #include <kiface_base.h>
 #include <pgm_base.h>
 #include <widgets/wx_menubar.h>
-#include <menus_helpers.h>
 #include <wildcards_and_files_ext.h>
 #include <tool/tool_manager.h>
 #include <tool/tool_dispatcher.h>
diff --git a/common/CMakeLists.txt b/common/CMakeLists.txt
index 8a15e09a1e..be88a88abb 100644
--- a/common/CMakeLists.txt
+++ b/common/CMakeLists.txt
@@ -450,7 +450,6 @@ set( COMMON_SRCS
     kiway_express.cpp
     kiway_holder.cpp
     kiway_player.cpp
-    languages_menu.cpp
     launch_ext.cpp
     lib_table_base.cpp
     lib_table_grid_tricks.cpp
diff --git a/common/dialogs/dialog_configure_paths.cpp b/common/dialogs/dialog_configure_paths.cpp
index a827708281..fb217c873c 100644
--- a/common/dialogs/dialog_configure_paths.cpp
+++ b/common/dialogs/dialog_configure_paths.cpp
@@ -26,7 +26,6 @@
 
 #include <bitmaps.h>
 #include <confirm.h>
-#include <menus_helpers.h>
 #include <validators.h>
 #include <dialogs/html_message_box.h>
 #include <filename_resolver.h>
diff --git a/common/dialogs/panel_color_settings.cpp b/common/dialogs/panel_color_settings.cpp
index 87b821e6c2..ee7b755c26 100644
--- a/common/dialogs/panel_color_settings.cpp
+++ b/common/dialogs/panel_color_settings.cpp
@@ -21,7 +21,6 @@
 #include <bitmaps.h>
 #include <launch_ext.h>
 #include <layer_ids.h>
-#include <menus_helpers.h>
 #include <dialogs/panel_color_settings.h>
 #include <pgm_base.h>
 #include <settings/color_settings.h>
diff --git a/common/eda_base_frame.cpp b/common/eda_base_frame.cpp
index 4fb13375a5..ff9443f155 100644
--- a/common/eda_base_frame.cpp
+++ b/common/eda_base_frame.cpp
@@ -33,7 +33,6 @@
 #include <file_history.h>
 #include <id.h>
 #include <kiface_base.h>
-#include <menus_helpers.h>
 #include <hotkeys_basic.h>
 #include <panel_hotkeys_editor.h>
 #include <paths.h>
@@ -516,7 +515,7 @@ void EDA_BASE_FRAME::AddStandardHelpMenu( wxMenuBar* aMenuBar )
 
     helpMenu->AppendSeparator();
     helpMenu->Add( ACTIONS::about );
-    
+
     // Trailing space keeps OSX from hijacking our menu (and disabling everything in it).
     aMenuBar->Append( helpMenu, _( "&Help" ) + wxS( " " ) );
     helpMenu->wxMenu::SetTitle( _( "&Help" ) + wxS( " " ) );
@@ -1553,3 +1552,40 @@ WXLRESULT EDA_BASE_FRAME::MSWWindowProc( WXUINT message, WXWPARAM wParam, WXLPAR
     return wxFrame::MSWWindowProc( message, wParam, lParam );
 }
 #endif
+
+
+/**
+ * Function AddMenuLanguageList
+ * creates a menu list for language choice, and add it as submenu to \a MasterMenu.
+ *
+ * @param aMasterMenu is the main menu.
+ * @param aControlTool is the tool to associate with the menu
+ */
+void EDA_BASE_FRAME::AddMenuLanguageList( ACTION_MENU* aMasterMenu, TOOL_INTERACTIVE* aControlTool )
+{
+    ACTION_MENU* langsMenu = new ACTION_MENU( false, aControlTool );
+    langsMenu->SetTitle( _( "Set Language" ) );
+    langsMenu->SetIcon( BITMAPS::language );
+
+    wxString tooltip;
+
+    for( unsigned ii = 0; LanguagesList[ii].m_KI_Lang_Identifier != 0; ii++ )
+    {
+        wxString label;
+
+        if( LanguagesList[ii].m_DoNotTranslate )
+            label = LanguagesList[ii].m_Lang_Label;
+        else
+            label = wxGetTranslation( LanguagesList[ii].m_Lang_Label );
+
+        wxMenuItem* item =
+                new wxMenuItem( langsMenu,
+                                LanguagesList[ii].m_KI_Lang_Identifier, // wxMenuItem wxID
+                                label, tooltip, wxITEM_CHECK );
+
+        langsMenu->Append( item );
+    }
+
+    // This must be done after the items are added
+    aMasterMenu->Add( langsMenu );
+}
diff --git a/common/languages_menu.cpp b/common/languages_menu.cpp
deleted file mode 100644
index dbfafa2caa..0000000000
--- a/common/languages_menu.cpp
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,73 +0,0 @@
-/*
- * This program source code file is part of KiCad, a free EDA CAD application.
- *
- * Copyright (C) 1992-2020 KiCad Developers, see AUTHORS.txt for contributors.
- *
- * This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or
- * modify it under the terms of the GNU General Public License
- * as published by the Free Software Foundation; either version 2
- * of the License, or (at your option) any later version.
- *
- * This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
- * but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
- * MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  See the
- * GNU General Public License for more details.
- *
- * You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License
- * along with this program; if not, you may find one here:
- * http://www.gnu.org/licenses/old-licenses/gpl-2.0.html
- * or you may search the http://www.gnu.org website for the version 2 license,
- * or you may write to the Free Software Foundation, Inc.,
- * 51 Franklin Street, Fifth Floor, Boston, MA  02110-1301, USA
- */
-
-/**
- * @file languages_menu.cpp
- *
- * @brief build the standard menu to show the list of available translations
- */
-
-#include <id.h>
-#include <menus_helpers.h>
-#include <pgm_base.h> // LanguagesList
-#include <tool/tool_interactive.h>
-#include <tool/action_menu.h>
-#include <tool/conditional_menu.h>
-#include <bitmaps.h>
-
-/**
- * Function AddMenuLanguageList
- * creates a menu list for language choice, and add it as submenu to \a MasterMenu.
- *
- * @param aMasterMenu is the main menu.
- * @param aControlTool is the tool to associate with the menu
- */
-void AddMenuLanguageList( ACTION_MENU* aMasterMenu, TOOL_INTERACTIVE* aControlTool )
-{
-    ACTION_MENU* langsMenu = new ACTION_MENU( false, aControlTool );
-    langsMenu->SetTitle( _( "Set Language" ) );
-    langsMenu->SetIcon( BITMAPS::language );
-
-    wxString tooltip;
-
-    for( unsigned ii = 0;  LanguagesList[ii].m_KI_Lang_Identifier != 0; ii++ )
-    {
-        wxString label;
-
-        if( LanguagesList[ii].m_DoNotTranslate )
-            label = LanguagesList[ii].m_Lang_Label;
-        else
-            label = wxGetTranslation( LanguagesList[ii].m_Lang_Label );
-
-        wxMenuItem* item = new wxMenuItem( langsMenu,
-                                           LanguagesList[ii].m_KI_Lang_Identifier,    // wxMenuItem wxID
-                                           label,
-                                           tooltip,
-                                           wxITEM_CHECK );
-
-        langsMenu->Append( item );
-    }
-
-    // This must be done after the items are added
-    aMasterMenu->Add( langsMenu );
-}
diff --git a/common/tool/action_menu.cpp b/common/tool/action_menu.cpp
index 70afdb909d..8cf7ae1488 100644
--- a/common/tool/action_menu.cpp
+++ b/common/tool/action_menu.cpp
@@ -29,7 +29,6 @@
 #include <functional>
 #include <id.h>
 #include <kiface_base.h>
-#include <menus_helpers.h>
 #include <tool/action_menu.h>
 #include <tool/actions.h>
 #include <tool/tool_event.h>
diff --git a/common/tool/conditional_menu.cpp b/common/tool/conditional_menu.cpp
index 841bf9af4c..73adf100c0 100644
--- a/common/tool/conditional_menu.cpp
+++ b/common/tool/conditional_menu.cpp
@@ -26,7 +26,6 @@
 #include <bitmaps.h>
 #include <tool/conditional_menu.h>
 #include <tool/action_menu.h>
-#include <menus_helpers.h>
 #include <kiface_base.h>
 #include <widgets/ui_common.h>
 
diff --git a/cvpcb/menubar.cpp b/cvpcb/menubar.cpp
index fea45d4ead..01766070eb 100644
--- a/cvpcb/menubar.cpp
+++ b/cvpcb/menubar.cpp
@@ -23,7 +23,6 @@
  */
 
 #include <bitmaps.h>
-#include <menus_helpers.h>
 #include <tool/actions.h>
 #include <tool/common_control.h>
 #include <tool/conditional_menu.h>
diff --git a/eeschema/menubar.cpp b/eeschema/menubar.cpp
index ef1432c993..cf7cd0c7d1 100644
--- a/eeschema/menubar.cpp
+++ b/eeschema/menubar.cpp
@@ -27,7 +27,6 @@
 #include <bitmaps.h>
 #include <file_history.h>
 #include <kiface_base.h>
-#include <menus_helpers.h>
 #include <schematic.h>
 #include <tool/action_manager.h>
 #include <tool/action_menu.h>
diff --git a/eeschema/sim/toolbars_simulator_frame.cpp b/eeschema/sim/toolbars_simulator_frame.cpp
index 08c1b53216..4d0edaf869 100644
--- a/eeschema/sim/toolbars_simulator_frame.cpp
+++ b/eeschema/sim/toolbars_simulator_frame.cpp
@@ -25,7 +25,6 @@
 #include <tool/tool_manager.h>
 #include <tools/ee_actions.h>
 #include <widgets/wx_menubar.h>
-#include "menus_helpers.h"
 
 
 void SIMULATOR_FRAME::ReCreateHToolbar()
diff --git a/eeschema/symbol_editor/menubar_symbol_editor.cpp b/eeschema/symbol_editor/menubar_symbol_editor.cpp
index e1a96eb035..49c5a2b6e2 100644
--- a/eeschema/symbol_editor/menubar_symbol_editor.cpp
+++ b/eeschema/symbol_editor/menubar_symbol_editor.cpp
@@ -24,7 +24,6 @@
  */
 
 #include <bitmaps.h>
-#include <menus_helpers.h>
 #include <tool/action_menu.h>
 #include <tool/tool_manager.h>
 #include <tools/ee_actions.h>
diff --git a/eeschema/tools/ee_selection_tool.cpp b/eeschema/tools/ee_selection_tool.cpp
index 2cbd9a0dae..3bd2c31a48 100644
--- a/eeschema/tools/ee_selection_tool.cpp
+++ b/eeschema/tools/ee_selection_tool.cpp
@@ -36,7 +36,6 @@
 #include <symbol_viewer_frame.h>
 #include <math/util.h>
 #include <geometry/shape_rect.h>
-#include <menus_helpers.h>
 #include <sch_painter.h>
 #include <preview_items/selection_area.h>
 #include <sch_base_frame.h>
diff --git a/gerbview/menubar.cpp b/gerbview/menubar.cpp
index 5b711214a2..e8a5792082 100644
--- a/gerbview/menubar.cpp
+++ b/gerbview/menubar.cpp
@@ -28,7 +28,6 @@
 #include <bitmaps.h>
 #include "gerbview_id.h"
 #include <kiface_base.h>
-#include <menus_helpers.h>
 #include <tool/action_manager.h>
 #include <tool/action_menu.h>
 #include <tool/actions.h>
diff --git a/gerbview/tools/gerbview_control.cpp b/gerbview/tools/gerbview_control.cpp
index d37784c5b5..61c2967c52 100644
--- a/gerbview/tools/gerbview_control.cpp
+++ b/gerbview/tools/gerbview_control.cpp
@@ -29,7 +29,6 @@
 #include <gerbview_settings.h>
 #include <string_utils.h>
 #include <excellon_image.h>
-#include <menus_helpers.h>
 #include <tool/tool_manager.h>
 #include <project.h>
 #include <view/view.h>
diff --git a/gerbview/widgets/gerbview_layer_widget.cpp b/gerbview/widgets/gerbview_layer_widget.cpp
index cc39fbf76f..d5d38286f7 100644
--- a/gerbview/widgets/gerbview_layer_widget.cpp
+++ b/gerbview/widgets/gerbview_layer_widget.cpp
@@ -26,7 +26,6 @@
 #include <wx/checkbox.h>
 #include <wx/filedlg.h>
 #include <bitmaps.h>
-#include <menus_helpers.h>
 #include <gerbview.h>
 #include "gerbview_draw_panel_gal.h"
 #include <gerbview_frame.h>
diff --git a/gerbview/widgets/layer_widget.cpp b/gerbview/widgets/layer_widget.cpp
index 06a63140db..dbc9818824 100644
--- a/gerbview/widgets/layer_widget.cpp
+++ b/gerbview/widgets/layer_widget.cpp
@@ -37,7 +37,6 @@
 
 #include <bitmaps.h>
 #include <macros.h>
-#include <menus_helpers.h>
 #include <widgets/indicator_icon.h>
 #include <widgets/wx_ellipsized_static_text.h>
 #include <wx/checkbox.h>
diff --git a/include/eda_base_frame.h b/include/eda_base_frame.h
index ef473b565c..d7e1f5d0cd 100644
--- a/include/eda_base_frame.h
+++ b/include/eda_base_frame.h
@@ -82,6 +82,8 @@ class APP_SETTINGS_BASE;
 class APPEARANCE_CONTROLS_3D;
 struct WINDOW_SETTINGS;
 struct WINDOW_STATE;
+class ACTION_MENU;
+class TOOL_INTERACTIVE;
 
 #define DEFAULT_MAX_UNDO_ITEMS 0
 #define ABS_MAX_UNDO_ITEMS (INT_MAX / 2)
@@ -681,6 +683,9 @@ protected:
      */
     virtual void OnDropFiles( wxDropFilesEvent& aEvent );
 
+
+    void AddMenuLanguageList( ACTION_MENU* aMasterMenu, TOOL_INTERACTIVE* aControlTool );
+
     /**
      * Execute action on accepted dropped file.
      * Called in OnDropFiles and should be populated with
diff --git a/include/menus_helpers.h b/include/menus_helpers.h
deleted file mode 100644
index 695c0314ac..0000000000
--- a/include/menus_helpers.h
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,41 +0,0 @@
-/*
- * This program source code file is part of KiCad, a free EDA CAD application.
- *
- * Copyright (C) 2004-2020 KiCad Developers.
- *
- * This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or
- * modify it under the terms of the GNU General Public License
- * as published by the Free Software Foundation; either version 2
- * of the License, or (at your option) any later version.
- *
- * This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
- * but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
- * MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  See the
- * GNU General Public License for more details.
- *
- * You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License
- * along with this program; if not, you may find one here:
- * http://www.gnu.org/licenses/old-licenses/gpl-2.0.html
- * or you may search the http://www.gnu.org website for the version 2 license,
- * or you may write to the Free Software Foundation, Inc.,
- * 51 Franklin Street, Fifth Floor, Boston, MA  02110-1301, USA
- */
-
-#ifndef MENUS_HELPERS_H_
-#define MENUS_HELPERS_H_
-
-/**
- * @file menus_helpers.h
- * @brief Macros and inline functions to create menus items in menubars or popup menus.
- */
-
-
-#include <wx/menu.h>
-#include <wx/menuitem.h>
-
-class ACTION_MENU;
-class TOOL_INTERACTIVE;
-
-void AddMenuLanguageList( ACTION_MENU* aMasterMenu, TOOL_INTERACTIVE* aControlTool );
-
-#endif // MENUS_HELPERS_H_
diff --git a/kicad/menubar.cpp b/kicad/menubar.cpp
index f9666cf4c8..0515ac5bc7 100644
--- a/kicad/menubar.cpp
+++ b/kicad/menubar.cpp
@@ -27,7 +27,6 @@
 #include <bitmaps.h>
 #include <file_history.h>
 #include <kiplatform/policy.h>
-#include <menus_helpers.h>
 #include <paths.h>
 #include <policy_keys.h>
 #include <tool/action_manager.h>
diff --git a/kicad/project_tree_pane.cpp b/kicad/project_tree_pane.cpp
index e03720cfee..cbe648aad1 100644
--- a/kicad/project_tree_pane.cpp
+++ b/kicad/project_tree_pane.cpp
@@ -35,7 +35,6 @@
 #include <bitmap_store.h>
 #include <gestfich.h>
 #include <macros.h>
-#include <menus_helpers.h>
 #include <trace_helpers.h>
 #include <wildcards_and_files_ext.h>
 #include <kiplatform/environment.h>
diff --git a/pagelayout_editor/menubar.cpp b/pagelayout_editor/menubar.cpp
index e393b1eb0e..428fd1fe97 100644
--- a/pagelayout_editor/menubar.cpp
+++ b/pagelayout_editor/menubar.cpp
@@ -26,7 +26,6 @@
 #include <bitmaps.h>
 #include <file_history.h>
 #include <kiface_base.h>
-#include <menus_helpers.h>
 #include <tool/action_manager.h>
 #include <tool/action_menu.h>
 #include <tool/tool_manager.h>
diff --git a/pcb_calculator/pcb_calculator_frame.cpp b/pcb_calculator/pcb_calculator_frame.cpp
index e038a7cbdd..3c68b36f13 100644
--- a/pcb_calculator/pcb_calculator_frame.cpp
+++ b/pcb_calculator/pcb_calculator_frame.cpp
@@ -27,7 +27,6 @@
 #include <bitmap_store.h>
 #include <geometry/shape_poly_set.h>
 #include <kiface_base.h>
-#include <menus_helpers.h>
 #include <tool/actions.h>
 #include <tool/tool_manager.h>
 #include <tool/tool_dispatcher.h>
diff --git a/pcbnew/menubar_footprint_editor.cpp b/pcbnew/menubar_footprint_editor.cpp
index 06dee2f722..2a7d60fe52 100644
--- a/pcbnew/menubar_footprint_editor.cpp
+++ b/pcbnew/menubar_footprint_editor.cpp
@@ -27,7 +27,6 @@
 #include "footprint_edit_frame.h"
 #include "pcbnew_id.h"
 #include <bitmaps.h>
-#include <menus_helpers.h>
 #include <tool/actions.h>
 #include <tool/action_menu.h>
 #include <tool/tool_manager.h>
diff --git a/pcbnew/menubar_pcb_editor.cpp b/pcbnew/menubar_pcb_editor.cpp
index acf67f2458..a76df886a4 100644
--- a/pcbnew/menubar_pcb_editor.cpp
+++ b/pcbnew/menubar_pcb_editor.cpp
@@ -28,7 +28,6 @@
 #include <bitmaps.h>
 #include <file_history.h>
 #include <kiface_base.h>
-#include <menus_helpers.h>
 #include <pcb_edit_frame.h>
 #include <pcbnew_id.h>
 #include <python_scripting.h>
diff --git a/pcbnew/python/scripting/pcbnew_action_plugins.cpp b/pcbnew/python/scripting/pcbnew_action_plugins.cpp
index 68e3abc786..d7385fdc1b 100644
--- a/pcbnew/python/scripting/pcbnew_action_plugins.cpp
+++ b/pcbnew/python/scripting/pcbnew_action_plugins.cpp
@@ -33,7 +33,6 @@
 #include <gal/graphics_abstraction_layer.h>
 #include <pcb_track.h>
 #include <zone.h>
-#include <menus_helpers.h>
 #include <pcbnew_settings.h>
 #include <tool/action_menu.h>
 #include <tool/action_toolbar.h>
diff --git a/pcbnew/tools/placement_tool.cpp b/pcbnew/tools/placement_tool.cpp
index 2730ae43a4..f2861fe7f4 100644
--- a/pcbnew/tools/placement_tool.cpp
+++ b/pcbnew/tools/placement_tool.cpp
@@ -35,8 +35,6 @@
 #include <board_commit.h>
 #include <bitmaps.h>
 
-#include <menus_helpers.h>
-
 
 ALIGN_DISTRIBUTE_TOOL::ALIGN_DISTRIBUTE_TOOL() :
     TOOL_INTERACTIVE( "pcbnew.Placement" ),
diff --git a/pcbnew/widgets/appearance_controls.cpp b/pcbnew/widgets/appearance_controls.cpp
index e1ebed066e..180c2b8e03 100644
--- a/pcbnew/widgets/appearance_controls.cpp
+++ b/pcbnew/widgets/appearance_controls.cpp
@@ -28,7 +28,6 @@
 #include <eda_list_dialog.h>
 #include <string_utils.h>
 #include <footprint_edit_frame.h>
-#include <menus_helpers.h>
 #include <confirm.h>
 #include <pcb_display_options.h>
 #include <pcb_edit_frame.h>