French word

alliance

Pronunciation

IPA/aljɑ̃s/

Meaning

  • feminine nounwedding ring

Example

Il a acheté une alliance pour leur mariage.

He bought a wedding ring for their wedding.

Illustration for alliance (wedding ring)

More examples

Elle porte toujours son alliance au doigt.

She always wears her wedding ring on her finger.

Core concept

Two sides are joined into one lasting bond, pictured by a ring exchanged during a ceremony.

Common phrases

  • acheter une alliance

    buy a wedding ring

  • porter une alliance

    wear a wedding ring

  • échanger des alliances

    exchange wedding rings

Similar words

bague: A decorative ring worn on the finger as a gift or fashion accessory.
anneau de mariage: A ring worn on the finger as a sign of marriage.

Definition in French

Anneau échangé entre partenaires lors de la cérémonie de mariage pour marquer l'engagement.

Word origin

The noun developed from Old French aliance, derived from alier, meaning 'to unite or join'.

Usage tips

  • Porter une alliance describes wearing the ring, whereas mettre une alliance describes putting it on.

Other meanings

  • alliancenoun
  • partnershipnoun

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