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
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45