mariage heureux
The English phrase "happy marriage" is translated into French as mariage heureux.
mariage heureux refers to a marriage in which the partners are content and satisfied with their relationship.
Did you know?
- The word mariage can also refer to a 'blend' or 'mixture', such as a mariage de vins (a marriage of wines), used when two different types of wine are combined.
- In traditional French wedding customs, guests often contribute to a cagnotte or a collective gift fund to ensure the couple starts their marriage with financial security.
- The word heureux shares an ancient root with 'luck' rather than 'happiness'. In old French, to be heureux meant to be fortunate or lucky, a connection still visible in the word heur.
Examples in context
- Je vous souhaite un mariage heureux.I wish you a happy marriage.
- Un mariage heureux demande beaucoup de communication.A happy marriage requires a lot of communication.
Example conversation
Chloé and Hugo are talking about their grandparents.
- ChloéRegarde mes grands-parents, ils ont un mariage heureux.Look at my grandparents, they have a happy marriage.
- HugoC'est vrai, ils ont l'air très complices.It's true, they seem very close.
- ChloéJ'espère que nous aurons aussi un mariage heureux.I hope that we will also have a happy marriage.
- HugoJe suis sûr que nous y arriverons, Chloé.I am sure we will make it happen, Chloé.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries heureux, mariage, CC BY-SA 4.0.
