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    Épouser (en. Marry)

    [e.pu.ze]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To unite through marriage.
    They decided to embrace their values and traditions.
    Ils ont décidé d'épouser leurs valeurs et leurs traditions.
    To adopt or embrace an ideology or a cause.
    She embraced the idea of ecology from a young age.
    Elle a épousé l'idée de l'écologie dès son plus jeune âge.
    To marry a person.
    He is going to marry his best friend next month.
    Il va épouser sa meilleure amie le mois prochain.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin 'sponsare', meaning 'to promise, to betroth'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to adopt a cause
    To actively commit to a cause.
    épouser une cause
    to marry someone
    To get married to someone.
    épouser quelqu'un
    to embrace ideas
    To adopt certain ideas or beliefs.
    épouser des idées

    Related Words

    marriage
    Act of uniting two people through the bonds of marriage.
    mariage
    husband
    Married man.
    époux
    wife
    Married woman.
    épouse

    Slang Meanings

    To settle down
    He decided to settle down to have a stable life.
    Il a décidé de se caser pour avoir une vie stable.
    To start a relationship
    She is finally ready to start a relationship.
    Elle est enfin prête à se mettre en couple.