mariage
marriage, wedding
Pronunciation
/ma.ʁjaʒ/
Cultural Note
In France, only civil marriages performed at the 'mairie' (town hall) are legally recognized. A church wedding is optional and must happen after the civil ceremony. Since 2013, 'le mariage pour tous' (marriage for all) legalized same-sex marriage in France.
📝 Example Sentences
Leur mariage a eu lieu dans un château en Provence.
Their wedding took place in a château in Provence.
Le mariage est un engagement pour la vie.
Marriage is a lifelong commitment.
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