mariage

Definitions of mariage
  1. noun
    the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
    synonyms: célébration du mariage, noce
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    type of:
    cérémonie
    a formal event performed on a special occasion
  2. noun
    a party of people at a wedding
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    type of:
    boum, fête
    a group of people gathered together for pleasure
  3. noun
    the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
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    mariage de convenance
    a marriage for expediency rather than love
    monogamie
    having only one spouse at a time
    polygamie
    having more than one spouse at a time
    polyandrie
    having more than one husband at a time
    type of:
    situation familiale
    the condition of being married or unmarried
  4. noun
    the act of marrying; the nuptial ceremony
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    types:
    mariage civil
    a marriage performed by a government official rather than by a clergyman
    type of:
    cérémonie, rite
    any customary observance or practice
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