Accordépouses
les épouses
wives
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How do you say épouses in French?
How do you pronounce épouses in French?
épouses is pronounced /lez epuz/ 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?
Épouses (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 wives?
The French word for wives is les épouses — feminine.
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