conjugal
conjugal, marital
adjective kohn-zhoo-GAHL Rare
Origin: Latin conjugalis
Usage Note
Conjugal describes matters belonging to the married couple — le domicile conjugal (the marital home), la vie conjugale (married life). Learners should not confuse it with conjuguer (to conjugate a verb), despite sharing a Latin root (conjugare = to join). The plural masculine form is conjugaux.
Examples
"Ils partagent le domicile conjugal depuis dix ans."
Natural Translation
They have shared the marital home for ten years.
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