à deux

American  

[ah dœ, a dœ] / ɑ ˈdœ, a ˈdœ /

adjective

1. being between two persons in intimate relationship.

   dinner à deux.

2. intimately with just two persons present.

   dined by candlelight à deux.

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à deux British  

/ a dø /

adjective

1. of or for two persons

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Etymology

Origin of à deux

From French: “of or for two; two at a time”

Example Sentences

“I knew that I could never, ever just ‘act’ in front of Ari — it’s something that I find repulsive and difficult to do,” Phoenix said, calling from New York, where he’s shooting “Joker: Folie à Deux,” the sequel to his 2019 blockbuster.

From New York Times

New York City transformed into Gotham City over the weekend as Lady Gaga filmed a scene for “Joker: Folie à Deux” in the Big Apple.

From Los Angeles Times

Unlike the first “Joker” movie, “Folie à Deux” will be a musical.

From Los Angeles Times

In the sequel, called “Joker: Folie à Deux,” Lady Gaga joins the cast as Harley Quinn, his love interest.

From Seattle Times

Gradually, a tale told to gain readmittance to the marriage bed becomes a folie à deux, as the couple plot to row out to Rungholt when it rises from the sea and “rescue” their children.

From Los Angeles Times