Couples (en. Couples)
/ku.pl/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
A unit formed by two people who will maintain emotional ties.
They form a very harmonious couple.
Ils forment un couple très harmonieux.
Two individuals, often in a romantic relationship.
This couple has decided to get married.
Ce couple a décidé de se marier.
Group of two people who share interests or responsibilities.
Dance couples must coordinate.
Les couples de danse doivent se coordonner.
Etymology
The word 'couples' comes from the Latin 'copula', which means 'link' or 'union'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
model couple
A couple that is often admired for its exemplary relationship.
couple modèle
friends couple
Two friends who form an inseparable duo.
couple d'amis
to make a couple
To enter into a romantic relationship with someone.
faire un couple
Related Words
relationship
Link between two people, often in a romantic context.
relation
partner
Person with whom one maintains a relationship.
partenaire
romantic
Related to love or a romantic relationship.
romantique
union
Act of formally binding two people together.
union
Slang Meanings
Mister and Missus
They consider themselves the Mister and Missus of the neighborhood.
Ils se considèrent comme le Mister et Missus du quartier.
Team
They are like a true team in life.
Ils sont comme une véritable team dans la vie.