L'épouse (en. The wife)

/lepuz/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Definition: A woman who is married.

Example Sentence: She has been the wife of this man for ten years.

Elle est l’épouse de cet homme depuis dix ans.

Definition: Female partner in a marriage.

Example Sentence: The president's wife accompanies her husband at official events.

L’épouse du président accompagne son mari lors des événements officiels.

Definition: A woman who has a specific role in the context of a marriage.

Example Sentence: In certain cultures, the wife has traditional responsibilities.

Dans certaines cultures, l’épouse a des responsabilités traditionnelles.

Etymology Origin: Derived from Latin 'sponsa', the feminine form of 'sponsus', meaning 'fiancée' or 'wife'.

Phrase: wife of

Meaning: A woman married to someone, used to denote the marital bond.

épouse de

Phrase: to be the wife of

Meaning: A formula indicating a marital relationship.

être l'épouse de

Phrase: legitimate wife

Meaning: A married woman in the context of a legally recognized marriage.

épouse légitime

Related Word: husband

Description: A man who is married, the male partner in the marriage.

mari

Related Word: marriage

Description: Legal union between two people, often celebrated by a ceremony.

mariage

Related Word: partner

Description: Partner, male or female, in a civil or legal union.

conjoint

Slang Meaning: Overwhelmed by the responsibilities of marriage.

Example: She says her husband treats her like a 'housewife.'

Elle dit que son mari la traite comme une 'épouse de ménage'.

Slang Meaning: A woman who is not just a partner, but also a confidante.

Example: He considers her both his wife and his best friend.

Il la considère comme son épouse et sa meilleure amie.