union libre
cohabitation; living together (unmarried)
Advanced Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/y.njɔ̃ libʁ/
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Cultural Note
France has one of the highest rates of cohabitation in Europe. About 60% of first children are born to unmarried parents. Union libre is socially accepted and carries little stigma. Couples in union libre have fewer legal protections than married or PACSed couples.
📝 Example Sentences
Ils vivent en union libre depuis cinq ans.
They have been living together for five years.
L'union libre est très répandue en France.
Cohabitation is very widespread in France.