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单词 mariage blanc
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Definition of mariage blanc in English:

mariage blanc

nounPlural mariages blancs ˌmarɪɑːʒ ˈblɒ̃maʀjaʒ blɑ̃märˈyäZH ˈbläN
  • An unconsummated marriage.

    名义婚姻

    Example sentencesExamples
    • After taking the name Bert Savoy, he contracted a mariage blanc with a chorus girl and they came to New York as Savoy & Savoy. ...
    • In a mariage blanc of convenience (for her), he married Thomas Mann's daughter Erika, giving her instant American citizenship and thus saving her from the Nazis.
    • ‘The discreet go-betweens are said to be asking members of other royal families and carefully vetted socialites if they might be interested in ‘un mariage blanc.’

Origin

French, literally 'white marriage'.

Definition of mariage blanc in US English:

mariage blanc

nounmärˈyäZH ˈbläN
  • An unconsummated marriage.

    名义婚姻

    Example sentencesExamples
    • In a mariage blanc of convenience (for her), he married Thomas Mann's daughter Erika, giving her instant American citizenship and thus saving her from the Nazis.
    • After taking the name Bert Savoy, he contracted a mariage blanc with a chorus girl and they came to New York as Savoy & Savoy. ...
    • ‘The discreet go-betweens are said to be asking members of other royal families and carefully vetted socialites if they might be interested in ‘un mariage blanc.’

Origin

French, literally ‘white marriage’.

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