se pacser
to enter a civil union
Advanced Verb
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Pronunciation
/sə pak.se/
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Cultural Note
Se pacser is a neologism derived from the acronym PACS that has become fully accepted in everyday French. It reflects how the PACS has become a mainstream institution in France, with many couples viewing it as a modern alternative to marriage.
📝 Example Sentences
Ils se sont pacsés en mars.
They entered a civil union in March.
Nous avons décidé de nous pacser avant de nous marier.
We decided to enter a civil union before getting married.