couple

Definitions of couple
  1. noun
    a set of two similar things considered as a unit
    synonyms: paire
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    type of:
    ensemble, jeu, service
    a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used
  2. noun
    two items of the same kind
    synonyms: paire
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    type of:
    2, II, deux
    the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
  3. noun
    a pair who associate with one another
    synonyms: duo, paire
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    type of:
    paire
    two people considered as a unit
  4. noun
    two people who are married to each other
    synonyms: ménage
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    type of:
    famille
    primary social group; parents and children
  5. noun
    a pair of people who live together
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    type of:
    famille
    primary social group; parents and children
  6. noun
    two people considered as a unit
    synonyms: paire
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    types:
    duo, paire
    a pair who associate with one another
    type of:
    attroupement, rassemblement
    a group of persons together in one place
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