Translations for betrothal in the English»French Dictionary

betrothal [Brit bɪˈtrəʊð(ə)l, Am bəˈtroʊðəl, bəˈtrɔθəl] N archaic

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betrothal

fiançailles fpl (to avec)

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Once existing, the impediment always remains, even though the betrothal is lawfully broken. en.wikipedia.org

Before its enactment couples lived and slept together after their betrothal or the spousals, considered a legal marriage. en.wikipedia.org

Bran agrees to this, and a feast is held to clebrate the betrothal. en.wikipedia.org

This made her available for the specialized procedure for the betrothal of an "epikleros", a type of court judgement called "epidikasia". en.wikipedia.org

The betrothal is considered a binding contract upon the families and the children. en.wikipedia.org

Originally, the betrothal service would take place at the time the engagement was announced. en.wikipedia.org

Only after their betrothal were imperial daughters given a title and rank, by which they then became known. en.wikipedia.org

Sometimes the jirga takes one or two suits of clothes for the girl with them, but sometimes the clothes are sent after the betrothal. en.wikipedia.org

She was supposed to keep the princess safe until her betrothal. en.wikipedia.org

In many families an informal blessing is now performed by the betrothed ones' parents in a family dinner that formalizes the betrothal. en.wikipedia.org

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