épouser
Épouser is a French transitive verb meaning to marry someone, i.e., to take a spouse, in civil or religious contexts. It can also mean to espouse or adopt a belief, idea, or cause.
The verb derives from the noun époux (husband) and the related feminine épouse (wife), reflecting the notion
Conjugation and examples: Épouser is a regular -er verb. In the present indicative: j’épouse, tu épouses, il
Usage notes: Literal use is common in describing marriage, as in Elle a épousé son fiancé. Metaphorically,