conjoint
spouse; partner
Intermediate Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/kɔ̃.ʒwɛ̃/
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Cultural Note
Conjoint is a gender-neutral administrative term for spouse used in legal and official contexts. The feminine form is conjointe. It covers married partners, PACS partners (civil union), and sometimes cohabiting partners in French administrative language.
📝 Example Sentences
Le conjoint doit signer le document.
The spouse must sign the document.
Les conjoints sont invités à la cérémonie.
Spouses are invited to the ceremony.