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fiancé

|fi/an/cé|

B2

🇺🇸

/fiˈɑːnseɪ/

🇬🇧

/fiˈɒnseɪ/

engaged man

Etymology
Etymology Information

'fiancé' originates from French, specifically the word 'fiancer,' where 'fiancer' meant 'to betroth.'

Historical Evolution

'fiancer' transformed into the English word 'fiancé' and has retained its meaning through modern usage.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'a man to whom one is engaged,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a man engaged to be married.

She introduced her fiancé to her family.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45