matrimony

• État d'être marié, en particulier l'union juridique et sociale de deux personnes ; désigne aussi la cérémonie ou le sacrement du mariage.

The state of being married, especially the legal and social union of two individuals; also refers to the marriage ceremony or sacrament.

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1. State of being marriedB2formal

   The condition of being united in marriage as a couple, typically for life.

   État de mariage

   • They entered into holy matrimony last summer.
   • The couple celebrated fifty years of matrimony.
   • Matrimony is considered a sacred bond in many cultures.

   Synonymesmarriageunionwedlock

   Antonymesbachelorhoodcelibacydivorcesinglenessspinsterhood

2. Marriage ceremonyB2formal

   The formal ceremony or religious sacrament that unites two people as spouses.

   Cérémonie de mariage

   • The priest officiated the matrimony at the church.
   • They exchanged vows during the matrimony.
   • The matrimony was followed by a grand reception.

   Synonymesbridalmarriage ceremonynuptialsweddingwedding ceremony