Maris (en. Husbands)

/maʁi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Married man.
My brother is a devoted husband.
Mon frère est un maris dévoué.
Male partner in marriage.
She chose a loving husband.
Elle a choisi un maris aimant.
Man considered in relation to his wife.
The husband is often seen as the protector of his family.
Le maris est souvent perçu comme le protecteur de sa famille.

Etymology

From Latin 'maritus', meaning 'married man'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

a good husband
A loving and caring husband.
un bon maris
husbands and wives
The spouses in general.
maris et femmes
stay-at-home husbands
A man who takes care of household chores.
maris au foyer

Related Words

marriage
Legal union between two people.
mariage
wife
Married woman.
épouse
partner
Partner in a relationship.
conjoint

Slang Meanings

Married guy
Look at that married guy, he can't go out like before.
Regarde ce mec marié, il ne peut plus sortir comme avant.
Daddy
This husband is really becoming a daddy with his kids.
Ce maris devient vraiment un papounet avec ses enfants.