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What's the main difference between a "fiancé" and "husband/wife?"

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Rebecca

A "fiancé" is a man someone is engaged to, so they're not married yet! Whereas the term "husband/wife" is only used when you're married. Ex: My fiancé is helping me plan my wedding. Ex: My wife is coming to the party tonight with me. We got married last month.

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