English–French

“divorce” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/divɔʁs/

Example

Ils ont demandé le divorce l'année dernière.

They filed for divorce last year.

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How to say “divorce” in French

“Divorce” in French is divorce.

A legal cut through a marriage that formally separates the spouses and settles its consequences.

Full entry for divorce: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with divorce

Ils ont choisi un divorce à l'amiable pour éviter un long procès.

They chose an amicable divorce to avoid a lengthy trial.

Tips for using divorce

  • Divorce is masculine, so standard forms include le divorce and demander le divorce.

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