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matrimonial

matrimonial

adjective mah-tree-moh-NYAL Rare
People & Society Family

Origin: From Latin matrimonium, 'marriage'.

Also means

marital

Usage Note

Matrimonial most commonly appears in legal and administrative French: régime matrimonial refers to the property-ownership arrangement between spouses chosen at marriage (community of property, separation of assets, etc.). The feminine form is matrimoniale, and the plural matrimoniaux. It is a formal adjective rarely used in casual conversation.

Examples

"Ils ont signé un contrat matrimonial avant le mariage."

Natural Translation

They signed a marriage contract before the wedding.

Literal Translation

They signed a matrimonial contract before the marriage.

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