Mariées (en. Married)

/ma.ʁi.e/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
People celebrating their union in a ceremony.
The brides were surrounded by family and friends.
Les mariées étaient entourées de famille et d'amis.
Woman legally bound to a man through marriage.
Brides often share their happiness on social media.
Les mariées partagent souvent leur bonheur sur les réseaux sociaux.
Women who have contracted marriage.
The brides wore beautiful white dresses.
Les mariées ont porté de magnifiques robes blanches.

Etymology

The word comes from the verb 'marier', which means to unite through marriage.

Common Phrases and Expressions

the brides are radiant
Women who are getting married appear particularly happy.
les mariées sont radieuses
welcome to the brides
Welcoming women who have just gotten married.
bienvenue aux mariées
the day of the brides
Special moment when the wedding ceremonies take place.
le jour des mariées

Related Words

marriage
Act of uniting two people through a legal contract.
mariage
wife
Woman who is bound to a man through marriage.
épouse
wedding
Celebration following the marriage.
noce

Slang Meanings

Woman very committed to her marriage.
This bride only thinks about her husband.
Cette mariée, elle ne pense qu'à son mari.
To marry in a casual manner.
He wanted to marry a little too quickly; they call him the matchmaker.
Il a voulu marier un peu trop vite, on l'appelle le marieur.