divorce
divorce; marriage dissolution
Intermediate Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/di.vɔʁs/
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Cultural Note
France introduced divorce by mutual consent (divorce par consentement mutuel) which can now be handled by lawyers without going to court, since 2017. About 45% of French marriages end in divorce, with shared custody (garde alternée) becoming increasingly common.
📝 Example Sentences
Le divorce a été prononcé par le juge.
The divorce was granted by the judge.
Après le divorce, ils ont la garde partagée.
After the divorce, they have shared custody.