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marriage

/ˈmærɪdʒ/

Marriage is the legal or formal union of two people as partners in a personal relationship. It usually involves a ceremony and a commitment to live together and support each other throughout their lives.

Exemples

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They are celebrating their 10th marriage anniversary today.

They are celebrating the 10th year of being officially together today.

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The legal requirements for marriage vary from country to country.

The official rules for getting married are different in different nations.

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Do you think marriage changes a relationship?

Do you believe that becoming husband and wife changes how people act?

Famille de mots

Nom
marriage
Verb
marry
Adjectif
married
Apparenté
spouse
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Astuce mémo

Think of the word 'Marry' + 'Age'. It is the 'age' or time in your life when you 'marry' someone.

Quiz rapide

They have a very long and happy ______.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : marriage

Exemples

1

They are celebrating their 10th marriage anniversary today.

everyday

They are celebrating the 10th year of being officially together today.

2

The legal requirements for marriage vary from country to country.

formal

The official rules for getting married are different in different nations.

3

Do you think marriage changes a relationship?

informal

Do you believe that becoming husband and wife changes how people act?

4

Sociological studies show that the average age for marriage is increasing.

academic

Research shows that people are waiting longer to get married than before.

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The business merger was described as a marriage of two tech giants.

business

The joining of the two companies was compared to a partnership between people.

Famille de mots

Nom
marriage
Verb
marry
Adjectif
married
Apparenté
spouse

Collocations courantes

happy marriage a good and successful life together as a couple
civil marriage a legal union without a religious ceremony
propose marriage to ask someone to marry you
arranged marriage a union planned by the families of the couple
long marriage a union that lasts for many years

Phrases Courantes

a marriage made in heaven

a perfect combination or partnership

ask for someone's hand in marriage

to formally ask to marry someone

vows of marriage

the promises made during a wedding ceremony

Souvent confondu avec

marriage vs wedding

A wedding is the one-day ceremony/party; marriage is the long-term relationship that follows.

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Notes d'usage

Use 'marriage' to refer to the state of being married or the legal institution itself. It is a countable noun, so you can speak about 'marriages' in plural when discussing different couples.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often say 'I am going to a marriage' when they mean 'I am going to a wedding'. Use 'wedding' for the event.

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Astuce mémo

Think of the word 'Marry' + 'Age'. It is the 'age' or time in your life when you 'marry' someone.

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Origine du mot

From the Old French word 'mariage', which comes from the verb 'marier' meaning 'to marry'.

Modèles grammaticaux

Countable noun (e.g., They have had two marriages). Often used with the preposition 'to' (e.g., Her marriage to Peter).
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Contexte culturel

In many cultures, marriage is a central social event that involves not just the couple but the joining of two families.

Quiz rapide

They have a very long and happy ______.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : marriage

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