mariage blanc

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French

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ma.ʁjaʒ blɑ̃/
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Noun

mariage blanc m (plural mariages blancs)

  1. sham marriage, marriage in name only
  2. white marriage

Usage notes

Not to be confused with mariage en blanc (white wedding).

Descendants

  • English: white marriage (calque)
  • Polish: białe małżeństwo (calque)

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