conjoint

spouse

noun kohn-ZHWAHN Rare

Origin: Latin conjunctus 'joined together'

Also means

partner

Usage Note

Conjoint is the formal and administrative term for a spouse or life partner — used on tax forms, insurance documents, and legal texts. The feminine is conjointe. In everyday speech, French people more often say mari/femme or compagnon/compagne; conjoint can sound bureaucratic in casual contexts.

Examples

"Veuillez indiquer le nom de votre conjoint."

Natural Translation

Please indicate your spouse's name.

Literal Translation

Please indicate the name of your spouse.

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