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"Husband" in French: mari
le mari
Husband in French is le mari. Mon mari means my husband. Époux is more formal or legal; everyday talk sticks with mari.
Introducing family
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How to pronounce mari
Say it
mah-REE
/ma.ʁi/
Mari is mah-REE. Stress the second syllable. The r is a soft French r.
"Husband" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| le mari | the husband Default everyday word. | Default everyday word. |
| mon mari | my husband Talking about your own spouse. | Talking about your own spouse. |
| son mari | her/his husband Son before masculine nouns. | Son before masculine nouns. |
| époux | spouse / husband (formal) Forms, ceremonies, written French. | Forms, ceremonies, written French. |
How to use mari in real life
- 1Introducing family
Voici mon mari, Thomas.
This is my husband, Thomas.
Mon mari is the natural intro.
- 2Phone call
Mon mari n'est pas encore rentré.
My husband isn't home yet.
Everyday schedule talk.
- 3Wedding story
Son mari travaille à Lyon.
Her husband works in Lyon.
Son mari = her/his husband.
Mistakes English speakers make with mari
Incorrect: Ma mari.
Correct: Mon mari.
Mari is masculine, so mon, not ma.
Incorrect: Mon husband.
Correct: Mon mari.
Use mari, not the English word.
Good to know
People still say mon mari / ma femme a lot in France. Partner language (mon conjoint, mon compagnon) appears more in formal or inclusive contexts.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Meeting a coworker’s spouse
ChatPal
Je te présente mon mari.
I'd like you to meet my husband.
You
Enchanté. Tu es le mari de Léa ?
Nice to meet you. You're Léa's husband?
ChatPal
Oui, depuis dix ans.
Yes, for ten years.
You
Vous faites une belle équipe.
You make a great team.
This is a sample. In ChatPal you have this conversation out loud and get feedback on what you say.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Husband" in French
What is husband in French?
Le mari.
How do I say my husband?
Mon mari.
Mari or époux?
Mari is everyday; époux is formal or legal.
How do you pronounce mari?
Mah-REE.
Learn a word, then use it out loud
- Step 1: See it in context
- Step 2: Say it out loud
- Step 3: Get feedback
- Step 4: Use it in real scenarios
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