English–French

“husband” in French

French

Alsoépoux

Pronunciation

IPA/maʁi/

Example

Mon mari est très gentil.

My husband is very kind.

Illustration for mari (husband)

How to say “husband” in French

“Husband” in French is mari.

A married man beside the person he married, sharing a life as one half of a couple.

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

Example sentences with mari

Mon mari travaille tard ce soir.

My husband is working late tonight.

Tips for using mari

  • The noun mari is masculine, so the standard possessive phrase is mon mari, not ma mari.

Other French words for “husband”

Mon époux est médecin.

My husband is a doctor.

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