la
/epuz/
Translation
wife, spouse
Word origin
From Latin sponsa ('betrothed woman, bride'), the feminine of sponsus, from spondere ('to promise solemnly, to pledge'). The same root gives English 'spouse' and 'sponsor'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- sponsa
- English cognates
- spouse, sponsor
Grammar
Examples
tous .
He introduced his wife to all his colleagues.
cette .
My wife and I are celebrating ten years of marriage this year.
L' émouvant.
The president's wife gave a moving speech.
'.
She became his wife after a long love story.
l'.
The groom was waiting for his bride in front of the church.
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