mariage

wedding

noun mah-RYAHZH Common

Also means

marriage

Usage Note

Mariage covers both the wedding ceremony (le jour du mariage) and the institution of marriage. The related verb is se marier (to get married), and marié/mariée is the adjective and noun for a married person or bride/groom. The more literary noces refers to the wedding festivities, surviving in set phrases like les noces d'or (golden wedding anniversary).

Examples

"Leur mariage a eu lieu en juin."

Natural Translation

Their wedding took place in June.

Literal Translation

Their wedding has had place in June.

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