demande en mariage
The English phrase 'marriage proposal' is translated into French as demande en mariage.
The phrase refers to an offer made by one person to another asking them to marry. To say 'to propose' or 'to make a marriage proposal', use the verb faire with the phrase: faire une demande en mariage.
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, demande en mariage translates to 'request in marriage'.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural to mean 'marriage proposals', add an 's' to the first word: demandes en mariage.
Did you know?
- Using the French verb proposer instead of demander can make a demande en mariage sound like a casual suggestion for a plan rather than a romantic proposal.
- In France, a demande en mariage often involves the traditional custom of la demande de la main, where the partner asks the parents for their daughter's hand in marriage before asking the partner herself.
- The term mariage de raison describes a proposal based on practical or political needs rather than love.
Examples in context
- C'était une belle demande en mariage.It was a beautiful marriage proposal.This sentence is useful for describing a beautiful demande en mariage.Tatoeba #1065624 by elgranjuego, translation #2167686 by faraway9911
- Ma chérie, depuis le moment où nos yeux se sont croisés, mon cœur n'a plus battu que pour toi. Accepterais-tu de me faire l'honneur de devenir ma femme?My darling, from the moment our eyes met, my heart has beaten only for you. Would you do me the honor of becoming my wife?
- Il a préparé sa demande en mariage avec soin.He prepared his marriage proposal carefully.
- Elle a accepté sa demande en mariage immédiatement.She accepted his marriage proposal immediately.
Example conversation
Léa and Nathan are discussing a friend's recent engagement.
- LéaTu as vu la demande en mariage de Marc ?Did you see Marc's marriage proposal?
- NathanOui, c'était très romantique !Yes, it was very romantic!
- LéaIl a même choisi un magnifique diamant.He even chose a magnificent diamond.
- NathanElle est vraiment très heureuse.She is really very happy.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
