B2 noun Neutre

bridal

/ˈbraɪdl/

A bridal is a wedding feast or a marriage ceremony. In modern usage, the word is most frequently encountered as an adjective, but as a noun, it specifically refers to the celebration or festival surrounding a marriage.

Exemples

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1

The family gathered at the village hall for a traditional bridal.

The family gathered at the village hall for a traditional bridal.

2

The cathedral was prepared for the royal bridal with exquisite floral arrangements.

The cathedral was prepared for the royal bridal with exquisite floral arrangements.

3

We're planning a small bridal at the park instead of a big church event.

We're planning a small bridal at the park instead of a big church event.

Famille de mots

Nom
bridal
Adverbe
bridally
Adjectif
bridal
Apparenté
bride
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Astuce mémo

The word comes from 'bride-ale'—literally the ale (beer) drunk at the bride's feast. Imagine a bride holding a glass of ale to remember it refers to the celebration.

Quiz rapide

The village held a grand ___ to celebrate the union of the two prominent families.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : bridal

Exemples

1

The family gathered at the village hall for a traditional bridal.

everyday

The family gathered at the village hall for a traditional bridal.

2

The cathedral was prepared for the royal bridal with exquisite floral arrangements.

formal

The cathedral was prepared for the royal bridal with exquisite floral arrangements.

3

We're planning a small bridal at the park instead of a big church event.

informal

We're planning a small bridal at the park instead of a big church event.

4

The research paper explores the sociological implications of the bridal in Victorian literature.

academic

The research paper explores the sociological implications of the bridal in Victorian literature.

5

The luxury hotel specializes in hosting high-end bridals and corporate retreats.

business

The luxury hotel specializes in hosting high-end bridals and corporate retreats.

Famille de mots

Nom
bridal
Adverbe
bridally
Adjectif
bridal
Apparenté
bride

Collocations courantes

bridal party bridal party
bridal gown bridal gown
bridal suite bridal suite
bridal shower bridal shower
bridal wreath bridal wreath

Phrases Courantes

bridal shop

bridal shop

bridal registry

bridal registry

bridal path

bridal path

Souvent confondu avec

bridal vs bridle

Bridle refers to the headgear used to control a horse, whereas bridal refers to a wedding.

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Notes d'usage

While historically a noun meaning 'wedding feast', modern speakers almost always use 'bridal' as an adjective to describe things related to a bride or wedding (e.g., bridal gown). Using it as a pure noun is rare and often sounds literary or archaic.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often misspell 'bridal' as 'bridle' (horse equipment) or 'bridel'. Remember that the 'al' suffix often relates to ceremonies or adjectives.

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Astuce mémo

The word comes from 'bride-ale'—literally the ale (beer) drunk at the bride's feast. Imagine a bride holding a glass of ale to remember it refers to the celebration.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Old English 'brȳdealo', which translates to 'bride-ale', referring to the wedding feast.

Modèles grammaticaux

Used as a countable noun in historical or literary contexts. Functions more commonly as an attributive noun in modern English. Usually takes the singular form when referring to the event as a whole.
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Contexte culturel

In many English-speaking cultures, the bridal remains the central social event for family bonding and the public declaration of partnership.

Quiz rapide

The village held a grand ___ to celebrate the union of the two prominent families.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : bridal

Mots lis

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individual

C1

Relating to a single person or thing as distinct from a group. It describes something that is intended for, or used by, one person rather than a collective entity.

appropriately

B2

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region

B2

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resource

B2

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hypothesis

B1

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ozone

B2

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layer

B2

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around

C2

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climate

B2

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