This is the 5130th most frequent French word.
époux
Spouse (husband or wife).
Here, 'époux' is used to refer to a husband in a formal context.
Mon époux travaille tard ce soir.
My husband is working late tonight.
In this case, 'époux' refers to a previously deceased male spouse, showing respect and formality in the language.
Elle parle souvent de son défunt époux avec tendresse.
She often speaks of her late husband with tenderness.
Here, 'époux' plural can refer to both members of a married couple, emphasizing the mutual connection.