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conjugal

conjugal, marital

adjective kohn-zhoo-GAHL Rare

Origin: Latin conjugalis

Usage Note

Conjugal describes matters belonging to the married couple — le domicile conjugal (the marital home), la vie conjugale (married life). Learners should not confuse it with conjuguer (to conjugate a verb), despite sharing a Latin root (conjugare = to join). The plural masculine form is conjugaux.

Examples

"Ils partagent le domicile conjugal depuis dix ans."

Natural Translation

They have shared the marital home for ten years.

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