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"Wedding" in French: mariage
le mariage
Wedding in French is le mariage, masculine. Aller à un mariage means to go to a wedding. Faire un mariage can mean to have a wedding celebration.
Weekend plans
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How to pronounce mariage
Say it
luh mah-RYAHZH
/lə ma.ʁjaʒ/
mah-RYAHZH. The -age ending is like zh soft, as in garage. Stress the second syllable.
"Wedding" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| le mariage | the wedding / marriage Ceremony and institution. | Ceremony and institution. |
| un mariage | a wedding Event. | Event. |
| aller à un mariage | to go to a wedding Invitation plans. | Invitation plans. |
| robe de mariage | wedding dress Clothing. | Clothing. |
How to use mariage in real life
- 1Weekend plans
On va à un mariage samedi prochain.
We're going to a wedding next Saturday.
Aller à un mariage.
- 2Gift talk
Tu as une idée de cadeau pour leur mariage ?
Any gift idea for their wedding?
Leur mariage.
- 3Photos
Les photos du mariage sont magnifiques.
The wedding photos are gorgeous.
Du mariage.
Mistakes English speakers make with mariage
Incorrect: La mariage est demain.
Correct: Le mariage est demain.
Mariage is masculine: le mariage.
Incorrect: Je vais au wedding.
Correct: Je vais à un mariage.
Use mariage, not English wedding.
Good to know
French weddings often stretch from civil town-hall signing to a long evening meal. Guests talk about le mariage as the whole event day.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing an outfit
ChatPal
Tu portes quoi pour le mariage ?
What are you wearing for the wedding?
You
Une robe sobre. Le mariage est en ville.
A simple dress. The wedding is in town.
ChatPal
Moi je prends un costume.
I'll wear a suit.
You
On se retrouve à quatorze heures.
We'll meet at two.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Wedding" in French
How do you say wedding in French?
Le mariage.
Is mariage only marriage?
It covers both marriage and the wedding event.
How do you say I'm going to a wedding?
Je vais à un mariage.
How do you pronounce mariage?
mah-RYAHZH.
Learn a word, then use it out loud
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