Bride (en. Flange)

/bʁid/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A woman who is getting married or has just been married.

The bride is dressed in a beautiful white gown.

La bride est vêtue d'une magnifique robe blanche.

The group of people present at a wedding.

All the guests were waiting for the arrival of the bride.

Tous les invités attendaient l'arrivée de la bride.

In some cultures, a term referring to the woman in an arranged marriage.

In this country, the bride is often chosen by her parents.

Dans ce pays, la bride est souvent choisie par ses parents.

Of ancient origin, generally derived from the Latin 'brida' meaning 'dress' or 'garment'.

take the reins of control

To take control of a situation.

prendre la bride par les rênes

the bride is ready

Expression used to mark the moment when things take a serious turn.

la bride est mise

to play the beautiful Sleeping Beauty

To evoke a bride preparing for her wedding.

faire la belle au bois dormant

marriage

Legal and/or religious union between two people.

mariage

wedding

Celebration of the union between the newlyweds.

noces

engagement

Formal commitment before marriage.

fiançailles

In a familiar context, it can refer to a woman to be married.

He is looking for a bride to bring home.

Il cherche une bride à ramener à la maison.