No. 887 in French
marie
"Marie" is the French equivalent of the name "Mary."
In a sentence
Marie est une personne très gentille.
Marie is a very kind person.
In this sentence, 'Marie' is used as a proper noun, referring to a person's name.
Il marie les saveurs de manière exceptionnelle.
He blends the flavors exceptionally well.
In this sentence, 'marie' is used as a verb (marier), meaning 'to blend' or 'combine harmoniously'.
Elle marie son fiancé cet été.
She is marrying her fiancé this summer.
In this sentence, 'marie' is used as a conjugated verb (marier), meaning 'to marry', in the present tense with 'elle' as the subject.
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