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"Divorced" in French: divorcé(e)
divorcé(e)
Divorced in French is divorcé for a man and divorcée for a woman. Il est divorcé / elle est divorcée. Write the full form with the accent, not divorcé(e).
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How to pronounce divorcé(e)
Say it
dee-vor-SAY
/di.vɔʁ.se/
Divorcé: dee-vor-SAY. The final é is a clear ay. Divorcée adds a soft e: dee-vor-SAY.
"Divorced" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| divorcé | divorced (m) Masculine adjective. | Masculine adjective. |
| divorcée | divorced (f) Feminine adjective. | Feminine adjective. |
| être divorcé / divorcée | to be divorced Full phrase. | Full phrase. |
| depuis le divorce | since the divorce Noun le divorce. | Noun le divorce. |
How to use divorcé(e) in real life
- 1Filling a form
Coche « divorcé » si c'est ton statut.
Tick “divorced” if that's your status.
Masculine form on many forms.
- 2Talking about a friend
Elle est divorcée depuis trois ans.
She's been divorced for three years.
Feminine divorcée.
- 3Quiet introduction
Mon père est divorcé, mais on reste proches.
My dad is divorced, but we stay close.
Neutral factual tone.
Mistakes English speakers make with divorcé(e)
Incorrect: Elle est divorcé.
Correct: Elle est divorcée.
Feminine needs divorcée with -e.
Incorrect: Il est divorced.
Correct: Il est divorcé.
Use divorcé with the accenté.
Good to know
Status talk is usually brief: divorcé(e) on paperwork, then people move on. Friends may prefer séparé(e) when the paperwork isn't finished. Keep the accent: divorcé ≠ divorce as a bare noun without context.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Updating a admin form together
ChatPal
Tu coches célibataire ou divorcé ?
Are you ticking single or divorced?
You
Divorcé. Je suis divorcé depuis l'an dernier.
Divorced. I've been divorced since last year.
ChatPal
Ok. Et ta sœur, elle est divorcée aussi ?
Okay. And your sister—is she divorced too?
You
Non, elle est mariée.
No, she's married.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Divorced" in French
How do you say divorced in French?
Divorcé (m) / divorcée (f).
How do you say she is divorced?
Elle est divorcée.
Do I write divorcé(e)?
In notes yes; in speech/writing pick divorcé or divorcée.
How do you pronounce divorcé?
dee-vor-SAY.
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