B2 adjective Neutre

bride

/braɪd/

A woman on her wedding day or just before it, typically used in social contexts to describe the female participant in a marriage ceremony. In academic anthropology, it is often used attributively to describe social exchanges or kinship systems, such as in the term 'bride price'.

Exemples

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The bride walked down the aisle accompanied by her father.

The bride walked down the aisle accompanied by her father.

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The bride and groom are requested to sign the legal register immediately following the ceremony.

The bride and groom are requested to sign the legal register immediately following the ceremony.

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She’s going to be such a beautiful bride, I can't wait for the wedding!

She’s going to be such a beautiful bride, I can't wait for the wedding!

Famille de mots

Nom
bride
Adjectif
bridal
Apparenté
bridesmaid
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Astuce mémo

Think of a 'Bride' wearing a 'Bright' white dress; the 'b' and 'r' sounds help link the two.

Quiz rapide

The _______ looked stunning as she made her grand entrance into the ballroom.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : bride

Exemples

1

The bride walked down the aisle accompanied by her father.

everyday

The bride walked down the aisle accompanied by her father.

2

The bride and groom are requested to sign the legal register immediately following the ceremony.

formal

The bride and groom are requested to sign the legal register immediately following the ceremony.

3

She’s going to be such a beautiful bride, I can't wait for the wedding!

informal

She’s going to be such a beautiful bride, I can't wait for the wedding!

4

Sociological studies of the region examine how the role of the bride is defined by local kinship traditions.

academic

Sociological studies of the region examine how the role of the bride is defined by local kinship traditions.

5

The boutique is expanding its collection to cater to the modern bride looking for sustainable fashion.

business

The boutique is expanding its collection to cater to the modern bride looking for sustainable fashion.

Famille de mots

Nom
bride
Adjectif
bridal
Apparenté
bridesmaid

Collocations courantes

bride price bride price
blushing bride blushing bride
runaway bride runaway bride
child bride child bride
bride-to-be bride-to-be

Phrases Courantes

always a bridesmaid, never a bride

always a bridesmaid, never a bride

June bride

June bride

bride of Christ

bride of Christ

Souvent confondu avec

bride vs bribe

A bribe is an illegal payment to influence someone, whereas a bride is a woman getting married.

bride vs bridle

A bridle is a piece of equipment used to control a horse.

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Notes d'usage

The term 'bride' is strictly limited to the time period of the wedding ceremony itself. After the wedding is over, the person is referred to as a wife or spouse.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners sometimes use 'bride' to describe any woman who is married, but it only applies to her status on the day of the wedding.

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Astuce mémo

Think of a 'Bride' wearing a 'Bright' white dress; the 'b' and 'r' sounds help link the two.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Old English 'bryd', which has Germanic roots and is related to the Old High German 'brut'.

Modèles grammaticaux

Countable noun Can function as an attributive adjective in compound nouns (e.g., bride wealth) Plural form is 'brides'
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Contexte culturel

In many Western cultures, the bride traditionally wears a white gown to symbolize purity, a custom popularized in the 19th century.

Quiz rapide

The _______ looked stunning as she made her grand entrance into the ballroom.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : bride

Mots lis

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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