French

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Etymology

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From mac, maquereau (pimp).

Pronunciation

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Verb

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maquer

  1. (colloquial) to be in a romantic relationship
    Caroline est maquée avec Vincent.
    (living together) Caroline's shacked up with Vincent.
    (not living together) Caroline's hooking up with Vincent.
    Il me plaît bien mais malheureusement il est maqué.
    I like him but unfortunately he's taken.
  2. (colloquial, pronominal) to go out together, to have a romantic relationship

Conjugation

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