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Hi!what would be the correct way to indicate in an invitation that an "avec" may come too? the sentence in question would be something like: "We are delighted to invite you and your avec to a gala dinner in honor of the 100th anniversary of our company".Or would you just write "avec" at the bottom of the invitation or something like that... thanks for your help!Johan

Mister Micawber · Accepted Answer

Nowadays, we usually say 'you and your partner' (not a word I particularly like, but it is current).  A phrase that I enjoy much more but that is somewhat jocular is 'you and your significant other'.

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Thanks!

I assume that "avec" is not used at all? Although when asking for replies to an invitatation RSVP is used in English or is it much less common than "please confirm your attendance...etc."?

Johan

Anonymous · Answer

As the other poster mentioned, avec is only rarely used today - at least here in the American midwest. However, it's also worth mentioning that you can phrase the invitation so as to include or exclude any number of people.  Saying "your partner," may imply that only serious, long term couples meet the requirement to be brought along to your party.  If you're comfortable with your guest bringing more casual friends of theirs, it's better to say, "We are delighted to invite you and a guest to a gala dinner in honor of the 100th anniversary of our company."

Khoff · Answer

I think I have heard the term "plus one," but I don't know how widely it's used. I don't think it would actually be used in the invitation. The invitation would say "John Jones and guest," but John might later say "I asked Sarah to be my 'plus one' at the party."

Is anyone else familiar with this, or did I just dream it up??

Edited to add: Urban Dictionary confirms this use. However, it says that "plus one" can also be someone who joins a couple to make a threesome for ***, so be careful how you use it!

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