Mariages (en. Marriages)

/ma.ʁjaʒ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

The act of getting married.

Weddings celebrated in the summer are always very popular.

Les mariages célébrés en été sont toujours très populaires.

Wedding ceremony.

They have planned weddings in several regions.

Ils ont prévu des mariages dans plusieurs régions.

Relationship between two married people.

Their marriages have overcome many trials.

Leurs mariages ont surmonté de nombreuses épreuves.

From Latin 'maritium', related to 'marit', which means husband.

arranged marriage

Marriage arranged for financial or social reasons.

mariage de convenance

to celebrate a wedding

To organize a wedding ceremony.

célébrer un mariage

white marriage

Marriage without the intention of establishing a real relationship, often for legal benefits.

mariage blanc

spouse

Married person, usually the husband.

époux

wife

Married person, usually the wife.

épouse

wedding

Wedding ceremony.

noces

engagement

Formal commitment before marriage.

fiançailles

To marry for practical reasons.

They married a bit for practical reasons.

Ils se sont un peu mariés pour le côté pratique.

Refers to a difficult marriage.

Their marriage is a real ordeal.

Leur mariage, c'est un vrai calvaire.