PACS
civil union; civil partnership
Advanced Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/paks/
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Cultural Note
The PACS (Pacte Civil de Solidarité) was created in 1999, initially designed for same-sex couples who could not marry. Today, over 95% of PACS are between heterosexual couples who prefer it to marriage for its flexibility. It can be dissolved more easily than a marriage.
📝 Example Sentences
Ils ont signé un PACS l'année dernière.
They signed a civil union last year.
Le PACS offre des avantages fiscaux aux couples.
The civil union offers tax advantages to couples.