Épousant (en. Marrying)

/epuzɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
Refers to the act of marrying, uniting by the bonds of marriage.
He is marrying his partner after years of relationship.
Il est en train d'épousant sa partenaire après des années de relation.
To indicate, in a figurative sense, adherence to ideas or values.
She embraces the ideas of justice and equality.
Elle épouse les idées de justice et d'égalité.

Etymology

The verb 'to marry' comes from the Latin 'sponsare', meaning 'to promise' or 'to betroth'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

marrying causes
Actively engaging in a movement or struggle.
épousant les causes
to marry each other
To marry, particularly in an informal way.
s'épouser
marrying values
To adopt or follow a set of principles.
épousant des valeurs

Related Words

wife
Woman bound by marriage.
épouse
husband
Man bound by marriage.
époux
marriage
Legal union between two people.
mariage

Slang Meanings

To marry in a now informal way.
They married without ceremony, it was a marrying among friends.
Ils se sont épousés sans cérémonie, c'était un épousant entre amis.