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couple

couple, pair

noun KOO-pluh Less Common

Usage Note

Couple in French almost always refers to a romantic pair rather than any generic pair (for which paire is more common). It is a masculine noun: un couple heureux. The adjective couplé and the verb coupler derive from the same root.

Examples

"Le couple se promène dans le parc."

Natural Translation

The couple is walking in the park.

Literal Translation

The couple oneself strolls in the park

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