garde
custody; care
Advanced Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/ɡaʁd/
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Cultural Note
French family courts increasingly favor garde alternée (shared/alternating custody), where children spend equal time with each parent. This reflects modern French values of co-parentalité (co-parenting). The law prioritizes the child's best interests (intérêt supérieur de l'enfant).
📝 Example Sentences
Le juge a accordé la garde à la mère.
The judge granted custody to the mother.
Ils ont choisi la garde alternée.
They chose shared custody.