French Conversation · Level 25
90 words
French word
mariage
Pronunciation
IPA/maʁjaʒ/
Meaning
- masculine nounmarriage
Example
Le mariage change la vie.
Marriage changes lives.
More examples
Le mariage civil a lieu à la mairie.
The civil marriage takes place at the town hall.
Core concept
A formal celebration that places two people's lasting commitment into a publicly recognized bond.
Common phrases
un mariage civil
civil marriage
mariage religieux
religious marriage
célébrer un mariage
celebrate a wedding
Similar words
union: A relationship between two people joined by legal and social ties.
noces: The ceremony and feast celebrating a marriage.
cérémonie: A formal public ceremony carried out in a prescribed manner.
alliance: A wedding ring symbolizing the marriage bond.
Definition in French
Célébration et statut légal qui officialisent l'engagement durable entre deux personnes.
Word origin
French mariage comes from Old French mariage, formed from marier with the noun-forming suffix -age and ultimately related to Latin maritus, 'married'.
Usage tips
- French mariage can mean both the marriage as a legal relationship and the wedding event, while English often distinguishes marriage from wedding.