noces
wedding; nuptials
Advanced Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/nɔs/
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Cultural Note
Noces is primarily used in set expressions: voyage de noces (honeymoon), noces d'or (golden wedding anniversary, 50 years), noces d'argent (silver anniversary, 25 years). The word has a more literary and ceremonial feel than mariage.
📝 Example Sentences
Ils sont partis en voyage de noces en Italie.
They went on a honeymoon to Italy.
C'est la salle des noces à la mairie.
This is the wedding hall at the town hall.