How to Say “Husband and Wife” in French

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mari et femme
masculine, plural
The English phrase 'husband and wife' is translated into French as mari et femme.
Meaning: husband and wife (noun)

Did you know?

  • The word femme comes from a Proto-Indo-Indo-European root meaning 'the one nursing or breastfeeding'.
  • A French speaker might refer to their femme when speaking of a romantic partner, but using épouse is more formal and specific to the legal status of a wife.

Examples in context

  • Je vous déclare mari et femme.
    I now pronounce you husband and wife.
    This sentence is useful for seeing how the phrase is used during a marriage ceremony.
    Tatoeba #6383251 by Scorpionvenin14, translation #6381769 by Hybrid
  • Je vous déclare mari et femme !
    I pronounce you husband and wife.
    Tatoeba #2096694 by sacredceltic, translation #2095547 by gleki
  • Je vous déclare mari et femme. Vous pouvez embrasser la mariée.
    I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride.
    Tatoeba #11959472 by lbdx, translation #8018372 by OsoHombre
  • 4 more sentences on Tatoeba

Example conversation

Léa and Hugo are talking about their friends' wedding.

  1. Léa

    Ils sont enfin mari et femme.
    They are finally husband and wife.
  2. Hugo

    C'est vrai, ils étaient très heureux.
    That's true, they were very happy.
  3. Léa

    Le prêtre les a déclarés mari et femme.
    The priest declared them husband and wife.
  4. Hugo

    C'était un moment magnifique.
    It was a magnificent moment.

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