fiance

[fiˈɑːnseɪ]

fiance Definition

• 1. a man who is engaged to be married
• 2. a woman who is engaged to be married

Using fiance: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "fiance" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He's my fiance, we're getting married next year.

• Example

  She introduced her fiance to her parents.

• Example

  The couple announced their engagement and showed off the ring on social media.

• Example

  They have been engaged for two years and plan to get married in the summer.

fiance Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for fiance

• betrothed
• intended
• bridegroom
• groom
• future spouse
• bride-to-be
• fiancée

Phrases with fiance

• engagement ring

  a ring given by a man to a woman when they agree to marry

  Example

  He proposed to her with a beautiful engagement ring.

• pop the question

  to ask someone to marry you

  Example

  He finally popped the question after dating her for five years.

• tie the knot

  to get married

  Example

  They are planning to tie the knot in a beach ceremony.

Origins of fiance

from French 'fiancé', past participle of 'fiancer', meaning 'to betroth'

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Summary: fiance in Brief

'Fiance' [fiˈɑːnseɪ] refers to a man or woman who is engaged to be married. It is often used to introduce or refer to one's partner in a committed relationship. The term is associated with phrases like 'engagement ring,' symbolizing the commitment to marriage, and idioms like 'pop the question' and 'tie the knot,' signifying the act of proposing and getting married.