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marie

n. countable
A1 Beginner US //mɝˈi// marie

n. a common female name in many countries. It is the French version of the name Mary.

n. a female given name of French origin, derived from the Hebrew name Miriam.


SIMPLE

Marie is my sister's name.

CONTEXTUAL

The teacher called on Marie to answer the question about the history of France.

COMPLEX

Marie Curie remains one of the most celebrated scientists in history for her pioneering research on radioactivity and her two Nobel Prizes.

Origin

The French Marie, equivalent of Mary; also an Early New English spelling of Mary, from Middle English Marie. Doublet of Mary.

Usage

As a proper noun, it is always capitalized.

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