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espouse in French

espouse in French is épouser, adopter — espouse means to adopt a belief, cause or way of life and openly support it.

espouse in French

épouser
verb
(transitive) To marry.
adopter
verb
(transitive, figurative, modern usage) To accept, support, or take on as one’s own (an idea or a cause).
épouser
verb
(transitive, figurative, modern usage) To accept, support, or take on as one’s own (an idea or a cause).

What does "espouse" mean?

  1. verb To adopt a belief, cause or way of life and openly support it.
    "The party espoused free trade long before it became popular."
  2. verb To marry someone.
    "She was espoused to a cousin she had never met."

espouse in a sentence

  • The party espoused free trade long before it became popular.
  • He espouses a simplicity he does not practise at home.
  • She was espoused to a cousin she had never met.

Similar words in French

Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "espouse" in French?

"espouse" in French is épouser, adopter. espouse means: To adopt a belief, cause or way of life and openly support it.

How do you use "espouse" in a sentence?

Example: "The party espoused free trade long before it became popular." In French, "espouse" is épouser, adopter.

Are there other ways to say "espouse" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "espouse": épouser, adopter.

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