mariage blanc

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)

See also

• mariage de convenance