marier

Senses

1. 1.

   to marry (someone to someone); to wed

   to unite two people in marriage

2. 2.

   to match; to combine

   to put together or blend two things harmoniously

Examples

• "Elle a marié sa fille avec un avocat."

  She married off her daughter to a lawyer.

• "Ce vin marie bien les saveurs de fruits rouges et d'épices."

  This wine marries the flavors of red fruits and spices nicely.

• "Ils se sont mariés en juin."

  They got married in June.

Usage

Transitive verb. In the reflexive form (se marier), it means "to get married" or "to marry (each other)." The passive sense "to marry off" (arrange marriage for) is also common. In modern usage, "marier" can be metaphorical, meaning to combine or harmonize elements (flavors, colors, styles).