Accordépouse
l' épouse
wife
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How do you say épouse in French?
How do you pronounce épouse in French?
épouse is pronounced /lepuz/ in French.
Example sentences
L'épouse élégante de l'ambassadeur a prononcé un discours émouvant.
The elegant wife of the ambassador delivered a moving speech.
Son épouse est devenue une avocate renommée après son mariage.
His wife became a renowned female lawyer after their marriage.
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Why is it feminine?
Épouse (wife) is feminine because it derives from Latin "sponsa," the feminine form of "sponsus" (bridegroom), which retained its original Latin gender through Old French evolution. The "-a" ending of Latin feminine nouns typically became "-e" in French while preserving the feminine gender.
What is the French word for wife?
The French word for wife is l' épouse — feminine.
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